The Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has replied his predecessor, former Governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola over his statement, saying no man can stop him achieving his political course.
The Governor said he has absolute trust in God and the people of Osun state that he would emerge as the winner of the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
On Monday, Aregbesola while addressing his supporters in Osun said the people are ready to unseat Oyetola through ballot boxes, just like it was in Lagos with the situation of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
The minister of Interior had said that Oyetola has failed to deliver his promises to the people of Osun state, hence he doesn’t deserve to be re-elected.
Reacting, the Governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, said Aregbesola cannot determine his fate on whether he would be re-elected or not, adding that people of the state are ready to let his ‘sun’ shine beyond 2022.
The statement reads, “The general belief among most Africans that “a man’s life is preordained and ruled by God” has continued to play out in the political trajectory of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun.
“From 2011 when he was appointed Chief of Staff to 2018 when, against all odds, he emerged, first as the candidate of the APC, and later, Governor of the State, at a time when many thought it was all over for him, it was obvious that he was on a divine political course.
“My Principal has absolute faith in God and the people of Osun. In these last three years plus, the people can tell the difference in terms of responsible and responsive governance and politics.
“Before we came in, Osun West was literally neglected in terms of infrastructure. But since we came in, we have done roads that had been abandoned for close to 20 years in that district. This, perhaps, explains why leaders and critical stakeholders from the area are already appealing to themselves to allow Oyetola take another shot at the governorship for the second term.
“Just about a week ago, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, charged the people of the town to vote for incumbent Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.
“Oluwo, who advised his subjects not to waste their resources and energy working against the re-election bid of the governor, said only those who are not interested in the growth and development of the town in particular and Osun State, in general, would want to run against Oyetola.
“The Royal Father said by the special Grace of God and the support of the people of Osun, Oyetola will be re-elected to consolidate the achievements he has so far recorded. Now, Aregbesola’s anointed candidate is from Iwo. So you be the judge.
“As the 2022 governorship contest draws closer like the saying goes, there is no point comparing the sun with the moon, both shine when it is their time. For now, it’s Oyetola’s sun that is shining by the permission and Grace of God and the power of the people of Osun. And as the majority are already saying, this sun will shine beyond 2022.
“Therefore, it is God and Osun people that will determine Oyetola’s fate, not an individual trying to play to God.”
