Why Osun Govenor, Adeleke asks senators to supports Oyetola

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke had directed the three senators from the state to support the nomination of Gboyega Oyetola as a ministerial nominee from the state at the screening exercise at the senate floor despite being his political rival.

Gboyega Oyetola his predecessor and arch political rival was nominated a minister
by President Bola Tinubu.

Reading Adeleke’s message, the senator representing Osun West senatorial district, Olalere Oyewunmi, noted that Oyetola has the governor’s full support.

He went to say, “The three of us representing Osun state in this hallowed chamber met with the governor [Adeleke] yesterday (Thursday).

“The governor urged us to give the nominee [Oyetola] the full support to become the next minister from Osun State. The state is a young state yearning for development, and we believe he’s the right person.”

Speaking further, Akpabio hailed Olalere’s speech as good for Nigeria’s democracy.

“I think this is very good for Nigerian democracy when you hear the opposing party speak on behalf of a nominee from the majority party. That is why the Senate is totally different.

“We speak across party lines; we are not interested in parties once you come here.,” he added

It will be recalled that Adeleke of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) defeated Oyetola of the All Progressives Party(APC) in the July 16, 2022, governorship election in the state, having been defeated by Oyetola in a controversial election in 2018.

The ex governor appeared before the Godswil Akpabio-led Senate for his screening last Friday alongside Malam El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor and others.