We ’ll return governance to grassroots to meet citizens’ aspirations – Oyetola

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State said yesterday that his administration remained resolute in its decision to return governance to the grassroots in order to effect the genuine change promised while seeking office.

He said the decision is to make government more responsible and responsive to the critical needs, yearnings and aspirations of the citizens.

Governor Oyetola spoke at the Ila-Orangun City Stadium and St. Savours Elementary School in Ikirun, headquarters of Ila/Ifedayo/Boluwaduro and Ifelodun/Odo-Otin/Boripe federal constituencies.

The governor’s visit was in continuation of his ‘thank you’ tour of the nine federal constituencies in the state.

The governor commenced the thank you/town hall meeting from Osogbo, the Headquarters of Osogbo/Olorunda/Irepodun/Orolu federal constituency on Thursday to show gratitude to the people.

Governor Oyetola first visited the Orangun of Ila, Oba Abdul-Wahab Kayode Oyedokun and Akinrun of Ikirun, Oba Abdul-Rauf Olayiwola Adedeji, yesterday before moving to the venues.

Addressing the crowd, Oyetola said the tour was to ensure proper placement of the people’s priorities in the implementation of policies and programmes of his administration.

Governor noted that the idea was also in fulfilment of his determination to run a transparent, participatory and all-inclusive government.

He said:“We decided to embark on this tour in demonstration of our commitment to good governance as we remain resolute to turn our state to eldorado.

“You have voted for us and we deem it worthwhile to come to you and ask for your needs so as to properly place your priorities.

“We are doing this to empower you and let you know that you have elected your own government that means well for you.

“We want you to have a say in government by creating a platform like this that will give you opportunity to make some requests.

“We will compile your requests, process them and prioritise them as soon as we are implementing our policies and programmes.

“We are determined at ensuring the equitable distribution of wealth and dividends of democracy to every citizen regardless of status.”

Governor Oyetola appealed to the people of the constituencies to vote for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC)ý in the forthcoming general elections.

He also urged the residents of the state to support the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he described as a ‘round peg in a round hole’.

Speaker Osun House of Assembly, Hon. Najeem Salam implored the people of the constituencies to cast their votes for all the candidates of the APC.

Some of the candidates of the APC in the federal constituencies including Dr Bashir Ajibola; Hon. Olufemi Fakeye; Hon. Lekan Afolabi, Adebisi Jayeola; Nike Abioye, Femi Popoola among others solicited votes.