GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN ALREADY ENGRAVED IN PEOPLES MINDS - BY CHIEF SAMSON OLU ODERINDE
At the beginning of his
administration in 2019, he was poorly rated by some people in high places, but he
has since obliterated the adverse rating with his peoples-oriented
infrastructure, sited in various areas of need across the state. The necessary awareness
and publicity for these important people oriented basic facilities and services
are now being created, so that the citizens of Ogun State may appreciate the
wonderful work being done by their leaders, who some people had underrated earlier.
Most residents of the state have come to term with a plethora of the Governor’s
impressive development projects and activities, which have made the state a
development site and a joy to the well-meaning people of the state and Nigeria.
His image is now etched delightfully in people’s minds and he can no more be
forgotten, but appreciated and treasured.
Governor Dapo Abiodun
took it upon himself to complete many projects that couldn’t be accomplished
before his coming up on board as the executive Governor of the state, with the conviction
that the project would add value to the lives of the people and in tandem with
the principle of continuity of governance: Government is a continuum. Many people
now consider him as a reliable and trustworthy leader, who cannot be easily
forgotten and as a matter of fact, they are not ready to agree with the antics
of those who are opposed to him. Empirical evidences imply that the generality
of the citizen of the Gateway State are appreciative that the Governor has been
impressive in Governance till this material time. They see him as resourceful Administrator
and people’s Governor who should not be forgotten but be appreciated for
serving them meritorious and selflessly and be supported once again to be their
Governor for another term of four years, irrespective of what anyone may wish
or say to the contrary. He actually deserves the solid support of Ogun State
people and their mandate once more, so that he could continue with his
excellent work and Ogun State continues to occupy a pride of place in the annals
of Nigeria. He should be re-elected accordingly.
It is expedient to mention that Governor Dapo Abiodun is an efficient
manager of resources and clearly driven by the goals which he has set for
himself; to ensure that the situation of his people improves better than before.
His policy making mechanism is effective. Policies are designed in such a way
that they are easy to operate and achieve set objectives, with minimum stress.
A project committee of experts is put
together for every project, saddled with the task of ensuring that the project
is funded appropriately, conforms with specification and the time frame of
completion. He equally created a conducive environment for business activities
to thrive in the state. His ability to keep his promises, especially his
electoral promises is legendary and this has made him a household name in
Nigeria and bought him several dozens of awards for his excellent performances,
from within and outside the country. Yet, he appears poised to take Ogun State
to higher grounds in the future, if granted the opportunity to do so.
Many stakeholders and important groups
around Ogun State have carried out critical analysis of the performances of
Prince Dapo Abiodun’s administration
and they have rated him highly and, in the process, recommending him for
re-election in May 2023. For instance, the Four Paramount rulers in the state
and their Traditional Councils have at various times commended his remarkable
performances and far reaching achievements and went ahead to admonish their subjects
to re-elect him in 2023, so that he may to continue to take Ogun State greater
heights.
The chairman, Ogun State Traditional
Council, His Royal Majesty Oba Babatunde
Ajayi, Akarigbo and Paramount Rule of Remo land described the Dapo Abiodun-led administration as
unique, just, responsive and consistent in project execution around the state.
The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egba land,
Oba Dr. Adedotun Gbadebo Okuenu,
with the other Traditional Rulers in Egba Kingdom asserted that Governor Dapo Abiodun performed beyond their
expectation and described him as a promise keeping governor who has developed every
part of the state and went ahead to recommend him to their subjects and people
of Ogun State generally for a second term in office, like what his predecessors
enjoyed.
The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu
land described Prince Dapo Abiodun
as a performer, who has taken development projects to every part of the state
and touched all sectors, including Agriculture, health, infrastructure and
others. He expressed optimism that the Governor would perform better during his
second term, with effect from 2023.
On his own, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Ashade
Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro
and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland opined that Governor Dapo Abioldun’s government has been fair and benevolent to
all the divisions of Ogun State in all areas of it’s activities, particularly
on development projects. He made it known that members of Yewa Traditional
Council have resolved to urge their subjects to reciprocate the good gesture by
re-electing the Governor in 2023.
It is necessary to assert that Prince Dapo Abiodun is God’s project,
considering the act of God, as demonstrated in his life in 2019 and since God
is connected with a project, it become a done deal: whatever God starts, He
accomplished it, whether anyone likes it or not. Therefore, it is Cristal clear
that no one can thwart or uproot or obliterate the plan and will of God. It is
advisable that the people of Ogun State allow God to have His way, concerning
the second coming of Prince Dapo Abiodun
in 2023, by casting their votes massively for him, to guarantee an undiminishing
and stable flow of development
projects and dividends of democracy to
every division of the state as from May, 2023 and actualize a greater and more
prosperous Ogun State which the good people of the state earnestly desire.
Prince
Dapo Abiodun has the capacity to govern Ogun State more excellently and ensure
sustained development. He is mentally and emotionally stable, strengthened and
energized to govern the state again, having been exposed to the rudiments
thereof, with great testimonies of excellent performance during the outgoing
first term as Executive Governor. The good people of Ogun State have
experienced his ability and capacity to deliver good governance and selfless
service. They should simply ignore the calls by his adversaries or antagonists and
should not yield to any pressure to bring in any first timer; there is no time
or need for trying a new hand, who may eventually fail or disappoint by
stifling development and wasting the scarce resources of the state. Everyone
who wish Ogun State well must work towards the re-election of Governor Dapo Abiodun,
a man of character, with honesty of purpose and determination to excel, so that
he may go on with his re-engineering process and determination to make Ogun
State the leader in all ramifications.
He
stands for everything that is positive; principled, kind-hearted, patriotic, passionate,
fair, accountable, energetic and pleasant. He is technologically better than
the entire candidates that would be on the ballot papers for the 2023
Gubernatorial Election (considering all parameters): He has used the
common-wealth of the people of Ogun State to improve their socio-economic
standing amongst the comity of the states in Nigeria. As a matter of fact, an
aura of fruitfulness hovers around him and he is bound to be fruitful in all
areas of his endeavor; he is a leader that everyone would like to associate
with.
Governor
Dapo Abiodun and his lieutenants are admonished to look inwards, perhaps there
is a loose end, so that it could be resolved earnestly and promptly too. In the
same vein, they should endeavor to do more engagements with the mass media, to
publicize his people-oriented activities and achievements and his aspirations
to move Ogun State to higher grounds and promised land, and eventually making it
the choicest state in Nigeria.
Prince
Dapo Abiodun is really a phenomenon. If the history of Ogun State is written
today, his name will appear in gold, for all that he has done, though he is yet
to serve out a full term and he has an opportunity to be in the exalted office
for another term of four years after 2023 till year 2027.
Chief Samson, Olu. Oderinde, JP is an Author, Essayist and Analyst
Former
Member, Olabisi Onabanjo University Governing Council
Ex-SSA(Political) to former Dep.
Governor of Ogun State
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