As Osun state marked its 26th year of existence, an Osun based social-political group, Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation (AGF) has appealed to the people of the state to continue to support the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in order for the state to continue to enjoy all round development.
The group which urged the people not to allow some disgruntled elements to destabilize the peaceful atmosphere the state has been enjoying in the past six years also appealed to them to support APC in the forthcoming governorship election.
AGF which made the statement in a press release issued by the group’s State Coordinator, Comrade Tijani Sikiru and made available to journalists felicitated with the people and the state government saying that August 27, marks the 26 Anniversary of the creation of Osun State when it was carved out from old Oyo State.
While commending Governor Rauf Aregbesola for unprecedented developments his administration has brought to the state in the last six and half years, the group said the founding fathers were happy with the Governor in his bid to transform the State to the greater heights.
According to the release: “Since the creation of Osun in 1991, the State has never experienced the level of development that has happened, (and is still happening) since 2010.
“Despite the economic quagmire currently facing the country which poses daunting challenges to the financial obligations of the State, Osun is still not lagging behind in terms of infrastructural facilities and social interventions.
“In seven short years, Osun has not only registered its name on the international scene as a pace-setter, it has also become a role-model for a few other states and also for the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“As we mark the state anniversary, residents should keep it in mind that enemies of progress are prowling around to snatch their joy and replace progress with stagnation and a return to the inglorious days of the locust.”
The group equally used the occasion to encourage youths to actively participate in politics and take the front burner in the affairs of governance.
“We rejoice with the Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and the entire people of the State on this occasion and we pray that the years to come will witness tremendous human and more infrastructural developments and attain unrivalled height among its peers.” the release said.
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