The recently reinstated local government chairmen of Osun State, together with those who served between 2017 and 2022, have urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to select Bola Oyebamiji, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), as its gubernatorial candidate.
This decision was made during a gathering held at the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Office on Monday.
Hon. Akeem Tokede, the former Chairman of Boluwaduro Council, spoke on behalf of the group, announcing the formation of a campaign organization called Grassrooters for AMBO to rally backing for Oyebamiji.
He noted rhat the National Secretary of APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru is eminently qualified to contest but the decision of the party will bind over him if Oyetola anoints Oyebamiji.
According to him, “The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola still our preferred guber candidate but if he chooses not to contest, the NIWA boss should be given the ticket.
“We believe that with our structure, we are local government chairmen, we are in the grassroots and we have the ability to mobilise and campaign for the NIWA boss to emerge victorious in the election.”
He said, “Senator Basiru cannot distabilise the party if he is not given the guber ticket. I have worked with him before, he is a core party man who recognizes leadership.
“Basiru is eminently qualified to contest and we considered that but we are throwing our weight behind the NIWA boss following our meeting.”
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