….Congratulates Akure South, Akure North, Ifedore lawmakers-elect
Oba (Rev. Ambassador) Luyi Rotimi, the Olujigba of Ijigba land in Akure South Local Government has commended the landslide victory of Governors Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, describing same as remarkable and historical.
The monarch who gave the indication in press statement made available to newsmen in Akure, warned against historical manipulation in Lagos as the city remains an important part of Yorubaland.
Below is the full text of the Press statement;
OLUJIGBA CONGRATULATES SANWOOLU, MAKINDE, OGUNTODU, OTHERS
….Charges them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
I, Oba, Rev.,Ambassador Luyi Rotimi,FCA London, the Olujigba of Ijigba land in Akure South Local Government, heartily congratulate governors Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State respectively on their remarkable, landslide and historical victories in the just concluded gubernatorial election.
To Governor Sanwoolu, this win is not just a confirmation of your capacity for quality service delivery but also of historical testament that Lagos State is a strategic part of yoruba land and as such, no tribal manipulation or crisis will be allowed in the state.
Engr. Seyi Makinde’s reelection is a mark of appreciation on his outstanding performance in his first term in office which is the good people of Oyo decided to give their overwhelming support to him to continue in his delivery delivery of quality leadership.
We are proud to associate with the governor as an exemplary son of Akure Kingdom because the mother is a daughter of Akure and we believe that he will not deviate from the ethos of omoluabi which our people are known for so that he will conclude the transformational agenda of Oyo State.
I equally wish to congratulate the winners of Ondo State House of Assembly election for Akure South Constituency 1, Hon-elect, Otunba Johnson Oguntodu, the Hon-elect, Akure South Constituency 11, Barr. Stephen Abitogun, Hon-elect, Akure North Constituency, Mr Kolawole Ologede and Hon-elect, Ifedore Constituency, Barr Tope Komolafe for the hard-fought convincing victories.
I am aware that your election has been made possible because of your determination and consistency of many years and I am in no doubt that you will not disappoint the people for electing you both as their representatives.
I am using this medium to charge you all,not to misuse the mandate freely given to you by the electorate.Make it a vow to leave an indelible footprint on the sand of time with this opportunity you have to serve the people.
I wish all of you a fruitful, rewarding and successful tenure in office. Once again, Congratulations!
Signed:
Adu Oluwatayo Moses
Director of Media and Publicity to HRH Oba Olujigba of Ijigba.
Akure South LGA, Akure.
20/03/2023
