Ajimobi holds road show in Ibadan to thank electorate
2015-04-15 09:5Ibadan - Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Tuesday in Ibadan had a
road show to thank the electorate for re-electing him as governor of the
state.
Addressing the crowd at Government House Arcade that came out to
felicitate with him during the show, Ajimobi said "I thank all my supporters
who voted me in for second term and for the love you extended to me.''
The Oyo State governor on Sunday made history by becoming the first
governor in the state to win a second term ticket. The governor, and
governor-elect, said "I have to organise this rally to show my sincere
appreciation for the good gesture extended to me by the people of the
state.''
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He said that though he had a comfortable lead of 18 members in the state
House of Assembly, he desired two more seats "for administrative
convenience.''
He appreciated the congratulatory messages extended to him by his
opponents, including Teslim Folarin of PDP and Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala,
and expected same from Rashidi Ladoja of Accord part.
The road show later moved to Oje, Bere and major streets of Ibadan in a
carnival-like manner.