In continuation of the “thank you” visit to All political Zones in Oyo state, the Governorship Candidate of All Progressives Congress in the March 9, 2019 election, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu has charged the members to work assiduously and collaboratively towards the unity and progress of the party in their respective wards, across the state.
Oloye Adelabu gave the charge at the “thank you” visit to Oyo zone which held at Pa Samuel Ojebode’s house.
According to him,the essence of the visit was to appreciate members of the party and the good people of Oyo zone in particular, for the total support they gave to APC during the last general election.
The results of the APC in the last governorship election, was an indication that people of Oyo Zone voted massively for the progressives in the exercise, hence the need for his appreciation tour becomes imperative.
Oloye Adelabu explained that going by the total votes scored by the party in the 2019 elections which is higher than the votes in both 2011 and 2015 polls, it is obvious that the people genuinely love APC and the Love keeps growing year on year.
On the Party supremacy, Bayo Adelabu said it was necessary for every member to know the political ideology of APC is rooted in respect for the stakeholders and chieftains of the party.
“Anytime, any day, i will continue to abide by the rule and regulations of APC, and work in tandem with the state executive of the APC, in reconciling the aggrieved members”
“It is normal for people to show their grievances if they feel cheated, but the progress of the party should be primary objective of the APC in Oyo state”
Oloye Adelabu appreciated the members of APC in Oyo zone for the honour accorded to him, and promised to give welfare of members the utmost priority
“By the special grace of God it is in my plan to attend meetings in Oyo zone at least once in a Quarter, in order to know challenges facing the party, with a view to finding lasting solutions to such challenges”.
While on the tour, the team visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. The paramount monarch commended Bayo Adelabu for the appreciation tour to his domain. He commended Oloye Adelabu for his courage, bravery and determination in choosing to serve his motherland over his top job at the Central Bank. He said very few people could do this. He therefore encouraged him not to relent and that very soon, his ambition to govern the state will be realised. He also applauded the party leaders that accompanied Adelabu for their support, belief and confidence they have in their governorship candidate.
Some leaders of APC who spoke at the meeting which included Oyo Central Senatorial Chairman, Chief S. M Akindele, Chairman and APC leader, Oyo Zone, Pa Samuel Ojebode, described the appreciation tour by Adelabu as a lofty initiative gerared towards putting the party on a more solid footing after the elections.
The leaders pledged their unflinching and unalloyed support for Bayo Adelabu, especially on his reconciliation agenda, and other programmes aimed at ensuring progress of the party.
Among the State Executive members present at the meeting were Organizing Secretary, Mr Lamolo Maruf, Oyo North Senatorial Chairman, Rasaq Arikewuyo, Welfare Officer, Hon. Taiwo Ige, Deputy State Women leader, Mrs Toyin Ajibade, and Assistant Public Relations Officer Mr Adejumo Ayobami.
Also on the entourage of Bayo Adelabu, to the Oyo Zone were, Alhaji Mufutau Adisa, Alhaji Wale Sanusi, Hon Iyiola Ambali, Chief Jimi Ajayi, Alhaji Azeez Elewure, Evangelist Olu Abiola , Mr Ajiboye Akande, Alhaji Yaya Busari, Mr Segun Olalere, Mr Dayo Laniyan and others.
