Rescuing Ondo state from poor governance
The worrisome issue of cornering the resources of Ondo State by the immediate and extended family members of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has, in recent time, necessitated the concerns raised by Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele recently. Chief among the concerns raised by Oyedele is the fact that a few individuals have hijacked governance in Ondo State and […]
The worrisome issue of cornering the resources of Ondo State by the immediate and extended family members of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has, in recent time, necessitated the concerns raised by Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele recently. Chief among the concerns raised by Oyedele is the fact that a few individuals have hijacked governance in Ondo State and as a result cornered the state’s resources to the detriment of the suffering masses.
The Okitipupa born Oyedele has also raised concern over the unimpressive and mediocre style of governance by Arakunrin Akeredolu as well as the decaying public infrastructure in Ondo State. He also expressed worry over the fall in quality being witnessed in the educational and health sectors of the State. The fact that no novel project has been commissioned by Governor Akeredolu in the last three years and the worrisome issue of undue privilege given to people of other extractions over and above the indigenes of Ondo State have continued to give Iife as well as the citizens of the State serious cause for concern.
However, Engr. Oyedele who is believed to be a gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress has vowed to rescue the Sunshine State from the firm grip of poor governance, lack of initiative in governance, and reverse the steady decay of utilities and public infrastructures. The Executive Director, Engineering &Technical Services of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, has made it known that the long suffering masses of Ondo State cannot afford to gamble with a non-performing governor for another term of four years.
Oyedele who restored electricity to Ondo South Senatorial District , after almost 10 years of being thrown into complete darkness, is indeed a performer. He has achieved tremendous success in his effort of power restoration by handing over the largely completed project to Benin Electricity Distribution Company (Benin DISCO) to enable it undertake customers’ enumeration and subsequent reconnection of the area to the national grid. The exercise has commenced in earnest.
Here is a vastly experienced and awesomely competent individual who is without doubt; a tested and trusted person. Oyedele is not just a super performance; he is also known for his penchant to always walk the talk. He is reputed to be a perfectionist. He has demonstrated his ability to be a better Governor of Ondo State, having achieved huge success in the task of restoring electricity to Ondo South Senatorial District.
Without doubt, Ifeoluwa Oyedele is reputed as a man of integrity whose watchword is competence. He is a man with extreme goodwill, and someone whose time has come. Aside being of uncommon brilliance and impeccable integrity, Oyedele is a seasoned technocrat and committed party man who has paid his dues in politics and truly deserves to be the next Governor of Ondo.
The 60-year-old gentleman was a member of ACN/CPC Merger Committee that negotiated the merger of the legacy parties that eventually metamorphosed into the All Progressive Congress (APC). He had, prior to the merger talk, served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC).
The people of Ondo State cannot afford to gamble with their political destiny for another four years. With the unfortunate ongoing debased quality of governance, decaying utilities, and public infrastructure plus cronyism in Ondo State, only the best, brightest and someone with global connection to attract much needed development like Ifeoluwa Oyedele should be given the chance to preside over the affairs of the Sunshine State.
Kayode Lawal wrote from Akoko, Ondo state.