The ancient town of Iwo stood still for several hours on Friday asmembers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Iwo gathered withone voice to adopt the second term bid of the Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
It was a fully packed playing field of the DC Elementary SchoolAraromi, venue for the programme as members and followers of the partyin their thousands gathered to express their appreciation for theGovernor.
Prominent among the sons and daughters of Iwo land who spoke at the event was the "Ekerin of Iwo land" who was also a onetime commissionerfor Information, Otunba Bayo Aremu who stressed that, the achievementof Ogbeni Aregbesola in the last three and half years isunprecedented.
According to him, "Aregbesola's government is incomparable, noadministration in the history of Osun has performed as much as he hasdone, he has transformed not only Iwo land but the whole of Osun" he
stressed.
"For Aregbesola to pick the SSG, the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs among others from our land shows that, he is a man that loves our dear town so much, and as such, he should be supported
to rule beyond 2014"
Otunba Aremo who stated he has been out of the town for many years declared that, he decided to come back because of the wonderful projects and transformation going on in the state.
"I have been out of Iwo for many years, but I have decided to comeback home having heard of the wonderful transformation that, the stateis witnessing under Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola"
Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti urged the people of Iwo and the entire state to continue to support the government and the party, stressing that, it is only All
Progressives Congress party that can move the state and the country forward in the right direction.
He said, "Look at our roads, look at the new schools he is building, a lot of our jobless youths are now gainfully employed as a result of the OYES scheme put in place by our Governor, he is feeding our elementary school pupils every day. The PDP cannot do it, don't be deceived by their lies". The SSG echoed.
He then went on to move a motion for the adoption of the Governor for a second term which was immediately seconded by Alhaji Liadi Ganiyu to a loud applause from the teeming supporters of the party.
In his response, the Governor of the state of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola stated that, he is very happy because Iwo is the second town after Modakeke to openly adopt him for a Second term in office.
While promising his continued delivery of good governance to the people of Iwo and the entire state, the Governor announced to the excitement of the crowd that the road from Papa boundary to Iwo willbe constructed anytime soon.
According to him, "the road from Papa boundary to Iwo will be done, we always stand by our promise because we are not like the people who ruled the state for seven and half years without anything to show for
it".
"At a time in this state, they were the occupants of the three tiers of government: the Federal, State and Local government and they couldn't do anything positive for the state, they are supposed to hide their head in shame," the Governor stressed.
"We should all begin to tell ourselves that it is only the APC that can deliver good governance in the country, we should not live the campaign to politicians alone," he noted.
The state helmsman then urged the people of the state to be filled with the love of God at all times as it is the love of God that can conquer any adversity that the enemy might be planning for the state towards the coming elections.
He urged them to ensure that they keep their voters card intact so as to be able to exercise their right as voters.
It was a fully packed playing field of the DC Elementary SchoolAraromi, venue for the programme as members and followers of the partyin their thousands gathered to express their appreciation for theGovernor.
Prominent among the sons and daughters of Iwo land who spoke at the event was the "Ekerin of Iwo land" who was also a onetime commissionerfor Information, Otunba Bayo Aremu who stressed that, the achievementof Ogbeni Aregbesola in the last three and half years isunprecedented.
According to him, "Aregbesola's government is incomparable, noadministration in the history of Osun has performed as much as he hasdone, he has transformed not only Iwo land but the whole of Osun" he
stressed.
"For Aregbesola to pick the SSG, the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs among others from our land shows that, he is a man that loves our dear town so much, and as such, he should be supported
to rule beyond 2014"
Otunba Aremo who stated he has been out of the town for many years declared that, he decided to come back because of the wonderful projects and transformation going on in the state.
"I have been out of Iwo for many years, but I have decided to comeback home having heard of the wonderful transformation that, the stateis witnessing under Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola"
Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti urged the people of Iwo and the entire state to continue to support the government and the party, stressing that, it is only All
Progressives Congress party that can move the state and the country forward in the right direction.
He said, "Look at our roads, look at the new schools he is building, a lot of our jobless youths are now gainfully employed as a result of the OYES scheme put in place by our Governor, he is feeding our elementary school pupils every day. The PDP cannot do it, don't be deceived by their lies". The SSG echoed.
He then went on to move a motion for the adoption of the Governor for a second term which was immediately seconded by Alhaji Liadi Ganiyu to a loud applause from the teeming supporters of the party.
In his response, the Governor of the state of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola stated that, he is very happy because Iwo is the second town after Modakeke to openly adopt him for a Second term in office.
While promising his continued delivery of good governance to the people of Iwo and the entire state, the Governor announced to the excitement of the crowd that the road from Papa boundary to Iwo willbe constructed anytime soon.
According to him, "the road from Papa boundary to Iwo will be done, we always stand by our promise because we are not like the people who ruled the state for seven and half years without anything to show for
it".
"At a time in this state, they were the occupants of the three tiers of government: the Federal, State and Local government and they couldn't do anything positive for the state, they are supposed to hide their head in shame," the Governor stressed.
"We should all begin to tell ourselves that it is only the APC that can deliver good governance in the country, we should not live the campaign to politicians alone," he noted.
The state helmsman then urged the people of the state to be filled with the love of God at all times as it is the love of God that can conquer any adversity that the enemy might be planning for the state towards the coming elections.
He urged them to ensure that they keep their voters card intact so as to be able to exercise their right as voters.
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