Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, has committed to integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups into his administration if elected on August 15. He made this pledge during a public engagement with the Arewa Community in Ibokun town, located in the Obokun local government area. Represented by Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a former special adviser to ex-Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Civic Engagement, Oyebamiji outlined his plans for an inclusive governance model.
Oyebamiji emphasized that his administration would adopt a structural approach to ensure participatory governance that encompasses all social strata. He stated that this framework would bridge the gap between the government and grassroots communities, allowing public policies to be shaped by direct citizen input and needs. He reiterated the importance of active citizen involvement in policy formation and implementation, focusing on harnessing the state’s potential in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals to enhance the lives of residents.
In addition, Oyebamiji pledged to sustain people-oriented programs and engage with diverse groups, including farmers’ associations, trade unions, artisans, and non-indigene communities, treating them as critical stakeholders. The leader of the Arewa Community in Obokun, Alhaji Ayuba Mohammed, expressed appreciation for the previous APC administration under Oyetola, highlighting regular engagement, support, and effective resolution of communal issues through the Office of Civic Engagement. He confirmed the community’s support for Oyebamiji, recalling how the administration had helped resolve disputes, provided land, and supplied palliatives to their areas.
Mohammed also appealed for a more business-friendly environment and urged Oyebamiji to maintain strong ties with the community. “We are pledging our unalloyed support for him, and we shall demonstrate it at the poll,” he stated. Oyebamiji’s outreach to non-indigene groups reflects a strategic effort to broaden his electoral base as the APC aims to retain power in Osun State ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
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