Osun: Adeleke Reacts To Oyetola’s Ministerial Nomination

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reacted to the ministerial nomination of his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola by President Bola Tinubu.

The governor earlier directed the three senators of the Peoples Democratic Party from Osun state to support Oyetola during his screening on the floor of the Senate.

Naija News reports that the governor, in a message to the PDP senators, said Oyetola should be given all the necessary support from them.

Recall that Adeleke (PDP) defeated Oyetola of the APC in the July 16, 2022, governorship election in the state.

Oyetola appeared before the Godswil Akpabio-led Senate for his screening on Friday alongside the new National Secretary of the APC, Ajibola Bashiru.

Reading Adeleke’s message, the senator representing Osun West senatorial district, Olalere Oyewunmi, noted that Oyetola has the governor’s full support.

He said, “The three of us representing Osun state in this hallowed chamber met with the governor [Adeleke] yesterday (Thursday).

“The governor urged us to give the nominee [Oyetola] the full support to become the next minister from Osun State. The state is a young state yearning for development, and we believe he’s the right person.”

Speaking further, Akpabio hailed Olalere’s speech as good for Nigeria’s democracy.

“I think this is very good for Nigerian democracy when you hear the opposing party speak on behalf of a nominee from the majority party. That is why the Senate is totally different.

“We speak across party lines; we are not interested in parties once you come here.,” he added.