Oyo 2019: Lekan Alli takes consultation tour to Ibarapa, Akinyele areas

The consultation train of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Alhaji Lekan Alli, moved to Ibadan South-West, Akinyele and Ibarapa Local Government Areas of Oyo State.

Alli, who has, since his declaration, been meeting with elders, party members and various groups around the state, met with stakeholders again yesterday.

Speaking to the multitude who thronged the venue, Alli identified the Ibarapa zone as also one of the wealthiest parts of Oyo State.

He said: “Right there, we have enough in agriculture, mineral, tourism, cultural and culinary to create prosperity together.

Thankfully, in the past six to seven years, the government kickstarted a process of setting up suitable infrastructure to tap into this wealth.”

Speaking to the Nigerian Tribune, he said, “I enjoyed the privilege of reiterating these plans to the party faithful and our people in Ayete (Ibarapa North Local Government Area), Igbo-Ora (Ibarapa Central Local Government Area) and Eruwa (Ibarapa East  Local Government Area) yesterday, and we gladly agreed to maintain this stride towards maximising the abundance of Ibarapa for the benefit of all. All the meetings in Ayete, Igbo-Ora and Eruwa went very well.”

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Various stakeholders at the events spoke glowingly about Alli’s visit, stating that they were happy that he thought it wise to seek their consent, thus showing that he considered them important.

At the meeting, They publicly declared their support and indicated their preference for Alli based on their strong belief in his impressive personality and perceived competence for the position and tasks. They also pledged to work with others to actualise his aspiration.