- as APC reviews governorship election
By John Dike, Osogbo
All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has felicitated with the people of the state on the 35th anniversary of its creation.
He said there is every reason for the people of Osun to celebrate the anniversary despite the socioeconomic and political challenges confronting the state.
Also, he called for calm, unity and peaceful coexistence among residents as the APC leadership commences a technical, physical review and assessment of the August 15 governorship election.
In a statement on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary, he urged the people of the state to use the occasion for sober reflection on the collective responsibility of actualising the vision and aspirations of the founding fathers of Osun State.
He specifically called on citizens and residents to dedicate prayers and supplications to the continued growth, progress and development of the state.
According to him, the anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices and selfless efforts of those who fought for the creation of Osun State.
“This is a period of sober reflection on the need to realise the dreams and aspirations of our founding fathers, in whose selfless efforts the creation of Osun was made possible.
“As we celebrate with moderation, I want to sincerely appeal to our people to dedicate prayers for the continued growth, progress and development of our dear state.
“As a people, we are at a period where our avowed commitment to the upliftment of our dear state must not be sacrificed on the altar of self-centredness, mediocrity, malfeasance and gross incompetence at the helms of affairs.
“We must leave no stone unturned to collectively redefine our path to progress, sustainable socioeconomic development and genuine transformation as espoused and dreamt by our founding fathers.
“I heartily rejoice and celebrate with our people, particularly our fathers, both transitioned and alive, who fought for the creation of our dear state,” Oyebamiji said.
The APC candidate further urged residents to remain peaceful and united while the party undertakes its review of the governorship election and determines its next line of action.
He stressed the need for the people to place the collective interest and future development of Osun above political differences, urging them to continue to work towards a peaceful and prosperous state.
Oyebamiji congratulated the people of Osun on the milestone, saying the 35th anniversary should renew the commitment of all stakeholders to building a state that reflects the dreams of those who laboured for its creation.
