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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s popularity, saying residents are ready for a change of government.
Oyebamiji, who spoke at the Arise Townhall on Tuesday, expressed confidence in his candidacy and rejected claims that his political strength was derived from the national government.
He said his major strength was the support of Osun residents, whom he claimed were eager for a change in leadership.
“I have to go around the local government to inaugurate those canvassers, and they were charged; they were motivated; and they were encouraged. It’s quite illuminating. You can see that our people are ready to take government from the dancing government,” he said.
“After that, I had to go again to consult with the canvassers, the community leaders, the artisans, the Yalujas, the Babalujas, and even the civil servants. And after that, I was convinced beyond doubt that our people in Osun are ready for a change.”
Oyebamiji also claimed that his campaign had received endorsements from about 42 sectors and groups in the state over the past two months.
“In the last two months, I have been endorsed by almost 42 sectors, groups and groups. The private enterprise, even the government and the civil servants, are endorsed,” he said.
The APC candidate further dismissed claims that his camp was concerned about Adeleke’s popularity, arguing that his professional and administrative experience made him a stronger candidate.
He urged voters to compare his qualifications and experience with those of Adeleke before deciding who should govern the state.
“Put Bola Oyebamiji with his background and put the governor side by side, and you want to employ an MD of a private enterprise. Who out of those two would you pick?” he asked.
