Our govt ‘ll not tolerate political violence or attack on our people – Oyetola

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State says his government will not tolerate any act of political violence and attack on any resident of the State including members of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

He charges security agencies to go after the perpetrator of violent attack on his campaign train in Gbongan, Ayedaade local government area of the State.

Oyetola was reacting to an attack on his campaign train in Gbongan on Monday where some party members and Journalists were injured while many vehicles were damaged.

The Governor spoke during an interview with journalists in Otan-Ayegbaju, Boluwaduro local government area, at the continuation of campaign for the his re-election.

He expressed confidence that security agencies will investigate the incident and bring to justice the perpetrators to serve as detterent to would be trouble makers.

“I am surprised at the attack that occurred shortly after I left the venue of the campaign yesterday. I am appealing to the people to remain calm and unperturbed as we are doing everything possible to maintain peace and order.

“We have charged the security agencies to go after the perpetrators. Osun is known for peace and we will continue to maintain that status no matter what. Violence will not help any one or take anyone anywhere. I have been tested and trusted. We are sure of victory, and in a free and fair contest, I will win by the grace of God”, Oyetola added.

Oyetola however urged the opposition parties in the State to make their campaign issue-based rather than engaging in violence and attack on the people.

Members of the party in the local government said the governor had done so much to deserve the support of the people in the area.

The Governor had paid homage to the Owa of Otan-Ayegbeju and his chiefs in his palace before he joined members of his party who troop out in large number at Saint Thomas School for his campaign.

The traditional rulers of Boluwaduro local government, led by the Owa of Otan-Ayegbaju , Oba Lukman Fadipe and the Oluresi of Iresi, Oba Sikiru Adeseun, said the modest achievements of the Governor had earned him second term, insisting that any attempt for the State to decide otherwise would be suicidal to the future of Osun.

Oba Fadipe who described the administration of Governor Oyetola as unprecedented, said he has been tested and trusted and is therefore qualified for a second term so that he can take the State to enviable heights.

He said: “Please continue with your good works. We are satisfied with what God has made you to do within three and a half years. You have convinced us beyond reasonable doubt and done so much beyond expectations.

“As traditional rulers, we are good assessors. We have assessed your achievements and we are satisfied with all you have done.

“We have seen integrity personified in you. We have seen Omoluabi ethos par excellence in you, and your calmness and integrity have endeared you to many.

“I am appealing to you all to support him wholeheartedly because he deserves to be re-elected”.

Corroborating, the Oluresi of Iresi, Oba Sikiru Adeseun, lauded the Governor for being faithful to his electoral promises made to the people of the State, saying he has justified the people’s mandate.

Oba Adeseun said the good works of the Governor are clear testimonies to the fact that the Governor merits second term, noting that seeking an alternative to him is suicidal to the future of the State.

“Your achievement has surpassed what we have experienced in the past. We don’t know where you have been getting money to run the affairs of the State. You have proved to us that you are a financial wizard and an economy expert. You have done beyond expectations. We will do all within our power to get you returned.

“Though we are expected to be apolitical, in actual sense, we are all political animals. You are our choice and choice of the people of Osun. An alternative to you is suicidal to the future of our great State”, the monarch added.