OYO Commissioner for Health, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has said he is best to succeed Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
He promised this position on his capability, experience garnered in politics since 2007, and excellence in his professional career and the need for continuity in government.
Pointing to the Lagos example of continuity, Adeduntan said the state would continue on the path of socioeconomic development as laid down by Ajimobi, if he emerges governor in 2019.
Adeduntan made these assertions after a rally held at Olupoyi Compound, Oja-Oba in Ibadan where hundreds of members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Accord Party and Labour Party (LP) defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Our governor has achieved what other administrations under opposition parties could not achieve in 12 years in the state.”
“Today’s event is to let the whole world know that the late Ibadan politician, Lamidi Adedibu’s political structure in Ile-Olupoyi has been absolved into the APC through me and the leadership of Ajimobi. I’m best to succeed Governor Abiola Ajimobi.”
“Let me say frankly that there is no opposition party in Oja-Oba again. We, the people of Oja-Oba today have decided to follow the leadership of Ajimobi. We are totally for APC now,’’ he said.
Secretary, Oyo APC, Mr Mojeed Olaoya, assured of fairness and equal opportunities for all defectors.
“We welcome you into the APC. Our party is well structured with great vision. I hope you have all seen the performance of our government in the state and Nigeria.”
“This party is built on a solid foundation that cherishes good governance and service to humanity. I hope you can see Ajimobi’s achievements spread across the state,’’ he said.
APC Chairman, Ibadan South-West Local Government, Mr Aderemi Oni, remarked that the people of the state had experienced good governance under the APC and would never support the return of PDP at every tier of government.
Mr Mojeed Ojo, Femi Alawaye and Sakiru Adekunle, who spoke on behalf of the defectors, said that their decision was based on the reality that Ajimobi has performed very well.
They stated that the opposition parties which they belong in the past were not organised and full of self-centred leaders who did not care about the people.
The defectors also described Adeduntan as a visionary man, saying he would be a worthy successor if given the chance.
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