
ELECTIONS WILL BE VIOLENCE- FREE IN OGUN, SAYS AMOSUN
He called on the residents and electorates in the state, to let peace be their watchword, as the election is fast approaching, stressing that, ’let us proof to the world that, Ogun State is known for peace, and a State which has produced number of eminent personalities in the country’.
‘Let us tell them that, we don’t need the service of the military and police for the conduct of election, because we are going to comport ourselves as peaceful people, and for the youths, don’t allow yourself to be used as political thugs. Anybody who approaches for such, tell them to bring out their children to join in the thuggery’
The Governor said, as he prepares to leave office, he found it important to appreciate all citizens and residents in the state, for their contributions to the success of his administration, noting that the crossover ceremony will be his last as a Governor.
Penpushing further reports that, Amosun expressed optimism that, the next edition of the event will be conducted by Akinlade, and he would come on his invitation as a former Governor of the State, with further call to vote for the Governorship Candidate of the opposition party, Allied Peoples Movement(APM).
The outgoing Governor said, he has done his bit in adding value to governance, noting that the support he got from all well-meaning individuals and bodies contributed meaningfully and immensely to his reign in office.
Penpushing also reports that the crossover ceremony was made colourful by various artiste and musicians, who sang various melodies to the admiration the fun seekers who thronged the venue in thousands to usher in the New Year.
Similarly, number of traditional rulers led by Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland graced the occasion, as well as other notable personalities which include:, Sarafa Ishola, a former Minister and Director General, Akinlade Campaign organization, Olufunsho Amosun(wife of the Governor), Olanrewaju Bisiriyu (Head of Service), Adekunle Akinlade(Governorship Candidate of Allied Peoples Movement), and Suraj Adekunbi(Speaker House of Assembly) among others.