Deserving Victory: Finally PDP Moves to Fully Take Over This State As Sitting APC Governor Plans to Quit

Indication has emerged that plans are in top gear to facilitate the inauguration of the Oyo State Governor-Elect Seyi Makinde.

Despite the fact that the All Progressives Congress, APC in the the state and its governorship candidate, Adebayo Adelabu vowed to challenge the victory of Makinde and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, developments show that the incumbent Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has started the process to hand over to the Governor-Elect.

This came as Governor Ajimobi yesterday inaugurated a 26-man committee to prepare the ground for the May 29 inauguration of new governor.

According to The Nation, the Committee christened “Koseleri” comprises 16 members from the ruling, All Progressive Congress (APC)-led administration while the incoming PDP government has 10 members.

Speaking at the brief inauguration, which held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s office, Ajimobi recounted the various historical feats his administration had achieved in the  state.

The committee his chaired by the Secretary to Government, Olalekan Alli has top government functionaries including the governor’s aides, commissioners, special advisers and civil servant. David Olatunde (Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission) will serve as the secretary.

Other members include the Head of Service, Mrs. Hannah Ogunesan, Ajimobi’s Executive Assistance on Administration, Soji Eniade, Commissioners Toye Arulogun (Information, Culture and Tourism), Oluseun Abimbola (Attorney-General/Justice), Isaac Ishola (Environment and water resources), Oyewole Oyewumi (Agriculture, natural resources and rural development) and Dr. Azeez Adeduntan (Health).

Others are Commissioners Isaac Omodewu (Lands, housing and survey), Abimbola Kolade  (Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters), Prof. Joseph Olowofela (Education, Science and Technology) and Abimbola Adekanmbi (Finance, Planning and Budget).

The Special Advisers in the committee include Dr Isiaka Kolawole (Economic Planning and Budget), Dr Ayandele Ayanyinka (Efficiency) and Mr Segun Bolarinwa (Security).

The Governor-elect team includes a former Senate Deputy Whip, Hosea Agboola, the PDP candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial district in the last election, Mr Bisi Ilaka and the lawmaker representing Ibarapa East state constituency, Mr Debo Ogundoyin.

The list also has, Miss Loalde Ajibola, Mr Adeniyi Babatunde, Mr Seun Ashamu, Dr D.V Bello, Mr Wale Adepoju, Mr Temi Adibi and Mrs Oyedijo Ayo-Famola.

The PDP gave the ruling APC a tough fight in the governorship election and successfully clinched victory in the hot contest for the Oyo State top seat.

Whether or not the opponent(s) will proceed with the legal action to challenge the victory of Makinde, indication shows that he will be inaugurated on May 29, 2019 even as he and his party will come forward to defend his victory.

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