Open letter to Governor of Osun

Governor Gboyega Oyetola, I’m writing you at this time to share in the disappointment of the people of my local government area – Ifon Orolu – in the exclusion of a representative of the local government area in the cabinet list forwarded to the House of Assembly last week for confirmation and approval. A number […]

Governor Gboyega Oyetola, I’m writing you at this time to share in the disappointment of the people of my local government area – Ifon Orolu – in the exclusion of a representative of the local government area in the cabinet list forwarded to the House of Assembly last week for confirmation and approval. A number of releases from different quarters have followed this development, noting the level of disappointment of the people of Ifon-Orolu in your decision to turn your back at the people who gave their all to ensure your success at the polls during the rerun Governorship election on September 27. This action definitely calls for reflection as it means your government isn’t all-inclusive as against your promise that no local government will be marginalised. One begins to think that Ifon-Orolu has no qualified persons capable of quality representation, if not…

Sire, we are not only dissatisfied by the omission on the list even when it translates to the fact that our local government area has been side-lined from the leadership of the State, both on the executive and legislative level, but the fact that this development is taking place against the provisions of the Federal Character Commission Act necessitates a swift action. It’s thus only necessary for you as the Governor to look into this, as we have faith in his government to lead our state to prosperity in fairness and justice. The atmosphere that should be of celebration and not of  leaving the people of Ifon-Orolu in mixed feelings, as the feeling among the political class and elite is that of betrayed loyalty.

It’s important to note that this clamour is not in any way aimed at attacking the Governor, as we remain ruthless in our support to ensure the State of Virtues rise above the shackles limiting it to an enviable standard that places it in the heart of all and sundry, but it’s just as important to speak against repression of this sought, as I believe and stand convinced that the price of unflinching loyalty shouldn’t be undue abandonment!

Abideen Opeyemi Olasupo, Orolu Local Government, Ifon Osun [email protected]