How I’ll take Osun to desirable height —Oke, SAN

Chief Nathaniel Oke, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, in this interview with OLUWOLE IGE, speaks on his ambition to succeed Aregbesola.

DO you think you have what it takes to govern a state like Osun?

I have all it takes to govern Osun because I believe with total commitment, genuine desire to serve the state and financial discipline in managing and developing available resources of the state and with the support of the good people of Osun State, I will succeed in taking Osun to a desirable height.

What is your blueprints for the state if you become the governor?

My blueprint for Osun centres on infrastructural development, education, agriculture, effective healthcare and youth empowerment. I intend to give a sense of belonging to us all. We have to collectively develop Osun to a level we can be proud of. I will also listen to constructive criticisms. Managing Osun State economy requires forthrightness. White elephant that will not be commonly beneficial to the people of Osun State would not be embarked on. The priority needs of the state should be set aright.

The people of the state, at their own levels, should be involved in the economic activities. By this, they will be committed and willing to pay back positively to the state through taxation. I am a good manager of people and resources and I have great passion to serve.

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Are you not worried that the intra-party crisis in PDP may affect its electoral fortune in the election?

The crisis in the party will soon be resolved. It is a struggle for power within, but it will not affect the fortune of the party, as the will of the people for the party will prevail. The voice of the people is the voice of God. After “war war,” there will be “jaw jaw” within the party.