The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Adelusi,
Odundun Asodedero11 has described the Social Democratic Party (SDP)
candidate , Dr. Olu Agunloye as a prominent indigene of Akure and a man
of integrity who can be entrusted with the governance of Ondo state
without any hesitation.
Oba Aladetoyinbo made the remark while receiving the
campaign team of SDP and its candidate in his palace, in Akure. The
traditional ruler confirmed that Dr. Agunloye is a son of Akure by
maternal birth. He said if Dr. Agunloye is elected as governor of the
State, it will be good for the development of Akure Kingdom.
The Deji of Akure who received the SDP team, including the
national chairman of the Party who is also an indigene of Akure, Chief
Olu Falae, the SDP candidate, Dr. Agunloye, and his running mate, Erelu
Modupe Akindele Martins, noted that the close link of the SDP flag
bearer with Chief Falae will provide the required bridge for excellent
governance with Dr. Agunloye as the governor.
Oba Aladetoyinbo reaffirmed his commitment to the Akure agenda which also favours Dr. Agunloye.
Oba Aladetoyinbo reaffirmed his commitment to the Akure agenda which also favours Dr. Agunloye.
He therefore enjoined the people of Akure to make the best
choice among the candidates for the development and progress of Akure.
He said he has no doubt that Ondo State can be effectively managed under the leadership of Dr. Agunloye.
The traditional ruler revealed that he had made personal
investigations and confirmed that Dr. Agunloye has contributed to the
growth of his family house in Ojomu Uro, where his mother regularly
hosts the family meetings. "Agunloye is one of our great sons", the
Kabiyesis added.
He therefore stressed that Ondo state would be better
placed if people like Agunloye is given the opportunity to direct the
affairs of the state as Governor.
Now that he is contesting the Governorship seat of Ondo
state, the Royal father assured that the people of Akure kingdom would
support him with their votes on November 26, 2016.
The Kabiyesi offered prayers for the victory of Dr.
Agunloye and SDP at the coming election, ''having discovered that he has
Akure blood running in his veins''.
The Akure monarch also commended Chief Olu Falae for
discovering Dr. Agunloye and the SDP for electing such credible
personality as the flag bearer.
The National Chairman of SDP, Chief Olu Falae who affirmed
the transparency of Dr. Agunloye, having served as a former Minister
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Corps Marshal of the
Federal Road Safety Corps, without blemish.
He told the people of Akure that since there were more
candidates of Akure origin in the race, they should work together to
support their choice, based on what each one of them could offer to
transform Akure.
He said that the fact that there are more candidates from
Akure contesting the governorship race, including Dr. Agunloye, ''the
more the merrier''.
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation,
Chief Falae shed more light on the genealogy of the mother of
Dr.Agunloye which he said hails from Akure kingdom and noted that Dr.
Agunloye is a direct cousin of present Lisa of Akure Kingdom, High Chief
Engineer Olusoga.
Earlier in his address, Dr. Agunloye reiterated the fact
that aside from two major roads along Oba Adesida and Arakale, the state
capital had not experienced the desired urban development befitting her
status.
He disclosed his full readiness to develop Akure to an
enviable standard, being one of the sons of the city and from there
pursue the development of Ondo state at large.
The state chairman of SDP, Chief Korede Duyile expressed
gratitude to the Deji of Akure for what he described as the " Royal
endorsement" of the SDP candidate.
The Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji Akorede who was among the
leaders in Akure who witnessed the endorsement of Dr. Agunloye in the
palace, also offered prayers for the success of the candidate, Dr.
Agunloye and for the peaceful conduct of the governorship election.
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