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2019 : Ogbomoso should not remain opposition zone – Odebunmi

OGBOMOSO should not remain an opposition zone after the forthcoming elections billed for February 23 and March 9 by voting massively for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said Hon. Segun Odebunmi representing Surulere/Ogo Oluwa Federal Constituency.

The APC candidate, Odebunmi also maintained that aligning with the ruling party will boost development and afford the region to have quality representations.

Speaking with Journalists in Ogbomoso on Sunday, Odebumi said, “at the state level, we have not been accorded our rightful place in government because majority of our people voted for opposition party, but if we vote massively for the ruling party, we will have the power to negotiate for better position in government and demand for projects that will enhance development.

“Though, we have been benefiting but if we have the tendency of enjoying more in terms of infrastructural development, representation at the government and lots more.

”Obviously, we all want Ogbomoso man to be governor but our votes alone cannot produce a governor for the state, we need Ibadan, Oyo, Ibarapa and Oke Ogun. When an Ogbomoso man was governor, they all supported us and for us to enjoy that kind of support again we must use our voting strength to negotiate”, the APC Chieftain added.

He, however urged his constituents not to be overwhelmed by the tactics of the opposition leaders who only wanted to remain relevant in the system but to vote all APC Candidates in the interest of the development of Ogbomoso and Oyo at large.

Responding to question on why he is seeking re-election for third term, Hon Odebunmi, who is currently the Chairman, National Assembly Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Value, said ” my constituency stands the better chance of benefitting more as an experience legislature, apart from the fact that it qualifies me to contest for speakership position, I also stands the chance of facilitating more developmental projects, employment opportunities and progress to my constituency”.

Explaining why Nigerians should give President Buhari another chance, Hon Odebumi counseled ” I was in PDP for 16 years, what transpired was that  funds were released for projects that were only executed on papers or not completed. But, the APC government has demonstrated genuine interest in moving Nigeria forward. I understand that changing the status quo has some economic implications on people but people should give APC another four years to prove their ability to change Nigeria”.

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