Vice governor of the state of Oyo, Barr. Adebayo Lawal, on Sunday, asked Unity before the general elections of 2027.
Lawal made the call to the celebration of Grand Eid-El-Adha in his country house in Kishi, who brought together outstanding Oke-Gun, leaders of the PDP and members of the area.
The event, which was also organized to celebrate the shocking leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde in the last six years, caused a massive participation of the ten areas of the local government in Oke-Gun.
It should be remembered that the Vice Governor was received on Saturday by the residents, who affectionately sang “Seyi Bayo, deputy of Baba” and expressed his appreciation for his contributions to the development of Oke-Gun and Oyo State in general.
The atmosphere was electric, full of smiles, cheers and emotion, showing the love and enthusiasm of the crowd.
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Among those present on the occasion were Engr. Hamid Gbadamosi; Chief Jacob Apotoro; Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha; Barr. Sarafadeen Onijo; Chief Isaac Koleoso; and senatorial president of PDP, Hon. Yusuf.
Others were Commissioner Hon. Niyi Adebisi; Professor Soliu Adelabu; Chief Rafiu Adekunle; Excmo Waheed Oluwakemi; Chief Abdul Lateef Salami; Mama Arewa; Excmo Siju Lawal; The presidents of the local government, the councilors and a large number of others.
While heading to the meeting, the Vice Governor declared that the occasion was not only to celebrate with his people but also to express his gratitude to God by the administration of Makinde.
He thanked attendees for their presence, noting that the PDP is strengthening in the area.
Barr. Lawal, who also expressed his thanks to Governor Seyi Makinde for the opportunity to serve as his deputy, asked for unity among local governments to guarantee the success of the party before the 2027 elections.
“I welcome everyone to Kishi for this eid-el-adha celebration, and I pray for God to give them a safe trip. I also pray so that the IGBOHO/IGBOPE highway is attended soon. We challenge the benefits of the governance of our party, which covers 33 local governments,” he said.
Previously, the interested parties, including Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha, chose the leadership of Governor Makinde and the loyalty of the vice governor.
They praised the governor's recruitment exercise, the development of infrastructure, education, health and commercial initiatives, ensuring that the PDP will continue to be strong and united in the area under the leadership of Governor Makinde before the 2027 elections.
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