The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun who is seeking second term under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) on Thursday officially kick-started his campaign from Imeko-Afon local government area of the state.
Penpushing reports that Abiodun accompanied by chieftains of the party led by former Governor Olusegun Osoba as well as other leaders across the state were at Afon, Ilara communities with grandfinale of the campaign held at Imeko, the headquarters of the zone.
The Governor in company of Senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun West region of the state also took time to visit traditional rulers of the zone to seek their royal blessings ahead of the 2023 general elections
Penpushing further reports that at the rally where members of the party were in attendance in their thousands, had the famous musician Abiodun Adegoroye popularly called choice band on stage to entertain the party loyalists and other guests at the venue.
The campaign rally also recorded a new feat as number of party members returned home with various household items as well as working equipment to support their choice trade and profession, having won during a raffle draw
Penpushing also reports that former Governor of Ogun State and leader of the party, explained that his coming to Imeko-Afon local government area was like homecoming recalling that it was his administration which brought electricity to the region.
The veteran journalist turned to relevant politician in Nigeria said he encouraged Governor Dapo Abiodun to motivate his(Osoba) administration, which he said Abiodun keyed into and paving way for success of his(Abiodun) administration, adding that he can vouch for competence of the Governor.
Penpushing reports that Osoba called on party members to genuinely work towards success of the party at poll, and also encouraged electorate to vote for candidates of All Progressives Congress(APC) in the 2023 general elections
“I am happy to be here again because I brought electricity to the entire region during my tenure. This is homecoming. I told Governor Dapo Abiodun to emulate me and he’s doing that. I am convinced that he’s capable, so let us vote for him and all All Progressives Congress(APC) candidates”, Osoba emphasized
Penpushing reports that in his speech Governor Dapo Abiodun said he would continue to fulfil his pledges which he is known with, and encouraged electorate to also encourage him with votes,appealing to them on need to collect their permanent voter cards ahead of the poll.
The Governor pledged that his administration is to establish college of technical institute in Imeko, and will also addressed challenges of bad roads with the Imeko-Afon local government area
