Ogun State Council of Baales and retirees have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola in actualisation of his aspiration in the 2027 general elections.
The two groups under the aegis of Yayi Retirees Network (YAREN), disclosed this during separate strategic consultative meetings held with the governorship candidate in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
They disclosed that the significant contributions of Senator Adeola over the years formed their decision to support his aspiration,with a strong hope of repositioning the state for further development.
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The Chairman of the Council of Baales Chief Tunji Falola, while reading the communique
stated that the endorsement of Senator Adeola is borne out of his “proven record of service, his demonstrated commitment to community development and their confidence in his vision for a greater Ogun State.
“His record of service speaks for itself. Across Ogun West and indeed the twenty local government areas of the state today, Senator Yayi has delivered life-changing projects including roads, schools, hospitals, markets, town halls streetlights, water schemes, transformers, electricity projects and extensive empowerment programmes. We also appreciate the respect and support he has consistently extended to traditional institutions, particularly the Council of Baales.”
He explained that the Baales who who are the closest to the people are at the best position to deliver winning votes for Adeola since they represent all sections of the society.
“As Baales we don’t just follow any politician but we are in support of Senator Adeola for his good deeds in the society and good gestures towards us in the last four years. We are committed to ensure that he will not only win but win with massive votes that will surpass the highest winning votes of 450,000 previously recorded in Ogun state” he stated.
He thereafter appealed to the Senator to ensure that all Baales are on uniform salary structure as well as make them part of his administration from May 29, 2027, particularly at the local government level.
Similarly speaking, the President of YAREN,Pastor (Mrs.) Mary Adeosun, said they are retirees of Ogun State origin from local, state and federal government service adding that their members are over 1,865 with a target for 7,000 Ogun state retirees.
“As an enlightened part of the society that had put in service for the state, we decided to come together to support Senator Adeola based on the projects he has implemented across Ogun State. Only a blind person will say he has not seen or benefited in one way or another from these projects”, she stated.
She explained that the body which is self-funded from their pension has a vision of an Ogun State that will be a model to other states, saying that they are convinced that Senator Adeola is the right person for the position of governor come May 29, 2027.
In his response, Senator Adeola appreciated the Baales and the retirees for their unalloyed support and endorsement, disclosing that his relationship with the Baales did not start because of election but the crucial role they play in community development.
“I will immediately get a new bus for the Baales with a pledge to get one per LGA as requested in due course. I will also ensure the issue of uniform salary structure is addressed when I am elected governor.
“I cannot thank you enough for using your own resources just to support me based on your enlightened view and not any pecuniary consideration. This is indeed a first in my political experience to see people who are my mothers and fathers as retirees come together to adopt and work for a candidate even before meeting the candidate. I will not take you for granted. I will look into the proposal you submitted to me and will ensure you are part of my government when elected to tap from your wealth of experiences” he stated.
The senator was accompanied to the events by his wife, Mrs. Temitope Adeola, his running mate, Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun, Ogun State APC Chairman, Yemi Sanusi, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, former deputy governor in the state, Alhaja Salmot Badru and former Speakers of the OGHA, Mrs. Titi Oseni and Suraju Adekumbi, respectively.
Others are former APC Chairman in the state, Chief Derin Adebiyi, former Ogun PDP Chairman, Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele, Senator Lekan Mustapha, Hon. Bode Mustapha, former APC governorship aspirant, Kayode Jelili Amusan, Hon. Bukky Braimoh, Hon Segun Seriki, Chief Femi Majekodunmi and Chief Tunde Osinowo among other APC leaders.
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