Abiodun did not retrieve transformers, electric cables in Ogun ― Traditional ruler

A traditional ruler in Ogun State, Oba Segun Ogunye, has cleared the air over rumour going the round that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dapo Abiodun, retrieved transformers and electric cables, donated to communities in Ogun Waterside Local Government after 2015 senatorial election.

Tribune Online recalls that Abiodun contested for Ogun East senatorial election on the platform of APC and failed in realising his ambition.

Oba Ogunye who is the chairman of the traditional council in the local government said the rumour was untrue, thanking Abiodun for lighting up communities in the area with the provision of the electric facilities.

The Ojutumoro of Abigi explained that the local government had long been neglected as far as the provision of electricity is concerned, saying mischief makers are behind the rumour.

He said: “They accused you of retrieving all the electric cables, poles and transformers you donated before the 2015 poll and I was quick to tell the mischief makers that nothing of such happened. Having cleared the air, some people within the state piled pressure on me but I wasn’t deterred because I have said the truth.

“Hence, I want to assure the incoming governor of Ogun State on behalf of other traditional rulers that Ogun Waterside is your home and we will show that through our bloc votes for you during the poll.”

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Abiodun in his remarks during his campaign tour of the local government said some unscrupulous elements were behind the rumour, promising that his administration if elected, would do more for the people in the area.

“I did not retrieve transformer, poles and electrical cables donated in Ogun Waterside local government after my elections,” he submitted.

The business mogul assured that the Olokola free-trade zone in the area would become a reality upon emergence as state governor.

The gubernatorial candidate promised a business-friendly administration pledging to step up the economic advantage of Ogun State residents.

He said the seaport would be given a special priority because of the youth and job seekers in the state, while pointing out that the free-trade zone is one of the deepest seaports, hence the need to tap its economic values.

“The place has the deepest seaport but unfortunately that opportunity has not been invested in this area. I will ensure that we resuscitate Iwopin paper mills that have not been existing over the years.

“I will bring investors to Ogun State both local and private investors. I know how to do that because I came from the private sector and as a private person I will develop Ogun State to attract more investors,” he added.