The Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, as “a complete detribalised Nigerian whose struggled for democracy during the NADECO days speaks volumes for”, AMILOADED reports.
Governor Oyetola stated this at inauguration of Tinubu Support Organization, Osun State chapter, held at Leisure Springs Hotels, Iwo road, Osogbo, the state capital.
The governor, who was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the Osun State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, said Tinubu is “a bridge builder with the capacity to fix the country”.
He said, “The former governor of Lagos State is a genuine lover of democracy with passion for good governance.
“He is locally, nationally and internationally connected to attract funds and improve on the infrastructural development across the country.”
In his speech delivered at the occasion, Hon. Aminu Suleiman, Director-General, Tinubu Support Organization worldwide said, we will compel Asiwaju to vie for the highest post in the country because we believe in his ability and capacity to deliver.
On his part, the Director, Media and Publicity, Tinubu Support Organization, MacDonald Oladipo, said, “The only person we have trust in to deliver after President Buhari is done is Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.”
While delivering his welcome address, Otunba Olusegun Ayodele Fanibe (Oko-Arugbo), Co-ordinator, Tinubu Support Organization, added, “Asiwaju is a master planner, a strategies and a politician with large heart who is selfless.
“He has paid his dues for the highest office in the land on four good occasions, and is now time for him to be considered for the exalted position.
“Because of his kinsman (Chief M.K.O Abiola) who is vying for presidency in 1993, he jettisoned his Senate Presidency ambition.
“In 2007, he threw his weight behind Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in 2011, he supported Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and in 2015, he was all for President Muhammadu Buhari.
“By His Grace, comes 2023, Asiwaju will be at the driver’s seat.
Fanibe added that, the former senator who represented Lagos West, has the wherewithal to better this country progressively.
Fanibe, who contested for Ife Federal Constituency, House of Representatives elections in 2019 however endorsed Governor Oyetola for a second term in office.
He urged those who have not obtain their PVC to urgently do so, adding that it remains the “instrument that will be used to renew the mandate of Gov. Oyetola”.
Amongst the dignitaries that graced the occasion were co-ordinators of TSO in South-West, Directorates, Hon. Sunday Akere, Hon. Debo Badru, Special Advisers on Political Matters to Osun State Governor, Hon. Niyi Idowu, Special Adviser on General Administration to Osun State Governor, Hon. Kareem Adekunle, Special Adviser on Science, Innovation and Technology to Osun State Governor, Dr. Kunle Adeniji (Kongo); state parliamentarians, LG chairmen, party stalwarts.
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