Residents Of Atakunmosa West Celebrate Oyetola’s 2nd Year Anniversary In Office, Endorse Him For Second Term

By Nafisat Arogundade, Osogbo

Residents of Atakunmosa West Local Government Area of Osun state on Thursday drummed their support for the administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

The elated crowd who earlier stormed the Local Government Secretariat, Osu in funfairs to celebrate the two years anniversary of Governror Oyetola in office unanimously endorsed the governor for second term, saying he has permed tremendously well within the space of two years.

The residents expressed satisfaction with the leadership style of the Governor just as they declared their support for his re-election.

Speaking at an event which had in attendance traditional rulers, Market men and women, commercial motorcyclists, road transport workers, students, politicians among others, Chairman, Atakumosa West Local Government, Honourable Francis Famurewa described the two years of Governor Oyetola as unprecedented.

Famurewa further said that Oyetola within the space of two years had achieved beyond the expectations and that was the reason why the people of the local government came out in large numbers to celebrate him and declare their support for his re-election.

He also expressed his reelection bid advocacy for the Governor as part of efforts to reciprocate the tremendous achievements that the governor had recorded in the last two years.

He appealed to the people of Atakumosa to continue to support the Governror in order to enjoy the devidend of democracy.

According to the Chairman, Governor Gboyega Oyetola had performed excellently well especially in the area of health, education, and workers welfare.

“Oyetola, despite the meager resources, approved the payment of minimum wage and this has endeared him to workers in the state,” he said.

He, however, enjoined his people to pay their taxes and other levies saying that is part of their responsibilities as citizens.

Speaking on behalf of Oyetola Consultative Forum, Honourable Nike Omoworare, appreciated the governor for the love he has for the people, saying despite the challenges in this year 2020, he still deemed it fit to put smiles on the faces of residents.

Honourable Nike who commended Oyetola’s administration for setting the pace in all the sectors, particularly in infrastructure development, urged the people of the area to continue to preach the gospel of Oyetola’s reelection across the nooks and crannies of the state.

Also, Oyetola Loyalists, General Secretary, Adesokan Joseph, while encouraging Atakumosa West people said Osun state is among the five states that pay Minimum Wages which Osun workers are now enjoying.

Describing Oyetola’s two years in office as most fruitful, Joseph said the Governor had succeeded in setting the State on the path of socioeconomic and infrastructure development.

He commended the people for their unalloyed support to the administration of Gov Gboyega Oyetola saying they should not relent until he emerges victorious in the 2022 gubernatorial election.

Meanwhile, Atakumosa West O’meal Association expressed satisfaction with the leadership style of Governor Oyetola, declaring that he should be given another opportunity to rule the state beyond 2022.

Mrs Jegede Ruth who spoke on their behalf advised parents to support Oyetola to rule for second term saying, by so doing, their children would continue to enjoy healthy meals.