It was indeed a rare rousing welcome showered on the Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola by the people of Apomu, Ikire and Gbongan who are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Oyetola, who is aspiring to succeed Aregbesola in the September 22 had visited towns under the Irewole , Isokan and Ayedaade Federal Constituency to commission the Ultra Modern Agbora Central Mosque.
The honour of declaring the Mosque open for the use of the residents of the communities was done on the Chief of Staff by his fellow executive member, Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji.
In a statement issued by the Gboyega Oyetola Campaign Organisation on Thursday described the reception as signalling his acceptance and the love the people have for him.
It quoted Oyetola has saying that his reception alongside his entourage was mind-blowing and heartwarming.
The statement fully reads, “I thought Naira and Kobo junction reception by faithfuls of our great party from Irewole LGA was awesome until I was ushered into the Agbora Town with drums , funfare, absolute warmth and enthusiasm on the assignment to commission the Ultra Modern Agbora Central Mosque, a honour done me by my friend and brother who is indeed Osun’s Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji.
“Being received with assurances and most importantly the specially organised prayers for me by no other than The Chief Imam of Ikireland, Alhaji Samakiu Mohamodu Roji with other Islamic Clerics in Agbora and environs was humbling as I was done the honour of declaring the beautiful edifice opened.
“The excitement that greeted our arrivals at Apomu City Centre with the town hall reception filled to the brim took it a notch higher. My team and I can only give thanks to God in Praise and worship songs which was enthusiastically joined by leaders and members of our party from Isokan LGA and Isokan South LCDA.
“The exhilarating display of love and acceptance in Ikire cannot be forgotten in a hurry. I specially thank the party faithfuls of that axis who waited our arrival patiently alongside other frontline personalities. Their sacrifices and labour of love is highly appreciated.
“The rousing reception, and super impressive crowd that greeted our arrival at Ayedaade local government in Gbongan can be described as more than a befitting climax to such a hugely successful and fulfilling day. The consultation ground which was initially turned into a dance hall on sighting our convoy is a sight to treasure for life. Our party faithfuls didn’t need to say anything more. I am overwhelmed. I am honoured that you treated me as one of your own and as your son . And Likewise my team, we can only pray God to bless you all abundantly.
“We thank all our Party supporters, Members of APC our great Party, Party Chieftains and more importantly Leaders at all levels for their kindness and totally humbling acceptance. With love shown like this we can boldly say it is a wrap for APC. Prelude to our yesterday’s visit, I was reliably informed that APC chieftains & loyalists in Orile-Owu, Ayedaade South LCDA organised a sensitization rally to prepare and inform their constituents of our yesterday’s visit , we appreciate you so well as we seize this opportunity to assure you all that your hope and believe in our manifesto to consolidate on the gains of the Aregbesola’s led administration would not be in vain.
“We are elated that Contrary to what some rumour mongers would have the outside world believe , events and evidence has showcased who and where the tide of people would turn to. Their pledges of support and prayers for the Ileri Oluwa’s candidacy were indeed priceless.
“Worthy of note is our timely assistance and rescue of accident victims a few kilometres after Oogi on our way back to Osogbo, the State of Osun’s Capital. We were glad to be of help just as our thoughts and prayers are with the victim.
“We look forward to our sojourn to Odo Otin , Boripe and Ifelodun federal constituency on Wednesday the 20th of June , 2018 in continuation of our consultation in preparation of our party’s governorship primary . Hope to see you all there,” it concluded.
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