Businessman and philanthropist Dr. Gbenga Adegbola has officially entered politics by declaring his membership in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his hometown of Saki on Tuesday.
Following his declaration, he visited the Oke-Ado state secretariat of the party in Ibadan on Wednesday, where he was welcomed with a reception.
Adegbola, a retired military officer and international businessman, made his announcement at a party meeting on Tuesday held at the Baabo community in Ward 10 of Saki West Local Government Area.
This brief ceremony was attended by his kinsmen and admirers.
On Wednesday, the well-known hotelier and investor formalized his membership in the APC, as he was introduced to the Oyo State Executive Committee members of the party by the local party chairman in Saki West Local Government Area, Tajudeen Okunlola.
The chairman of the APC in the state, Olayide Abas, led other key members and stakeholders to receive Adegbola who he described as a worthy and reputable citizen.
Abas said: “Things can only get better in the way we do politics in this part of the world if we have reputable citizens and people of proven character like Dr Adegbola in the system.
“Your decision to join our great party at the time when we are in the opposition in the state speaks volumes about your personality as a courageous, selfless and passionate man who is ready to expand the scope of your service to the Nigerian society and humanity in general.
“We are glad to have you in our party and I am confident that we will work together to return the APC to power in Oyo State come 2027.”
Earlier, Dr Adegbola said he was convinced that joining politics would afford him the opportunity to do more for the society since he derived so much happiness in helping others, especially the underprivileged in the society.
The Saki-born chartered accountant stated: “I am a starter in active politics but I have always been a good follower of the late Babalaje of Saki, Chief Michael Koleoso, and other progressive leaders who had done a lot in terms of quality leadership and good governance when they had the opportunity to lead their people.
“Also, I am of the opinion that every reasonable Nigerian must rally round President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his quest to turn things around for the country and guarantee a robust future for our generation and the ones coming after us.
“I see APC as the best because it is in it that we have the highest population of passionate and competent citizens who are capable of moving the country forward.
“Since I made my intention known to the public, a lot of people have indicated their readiness to come with me and we shall keep the party busy for a long period of time as more members would be joining through the state from today.”
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