A former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja has publicly announced that he is no longer playing partisan politics again adding that this will enable him to face what he called ‘developmental politics’.
The former chieftain of PDP, Accord Party and Zenith Labour disclosed this at a book launch, Ilagunmesin, held on Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at the Central Mosque, Lagun in Lagelu Local Government area of Oyo State.
Senator Ladoja, who was the Chairman at the event, said it is imperative at this point in time for all sons and daughters of Lagun to form a common front with the purpose of giving it a new look through series of development.
He submitted that Lagun at a particular time was one of the major settlements for the farm produce merchants in the South West, saying that the town is supposed to be wearing a new look and witnessing series of developmental projects.
Senator Ladoja, who is also the Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, declared that his involvement in politics now is for developmental purpose, saying that he has bidding farewell to partisan politics.
While speaking about the book, Senator Ladoja commended the authors, urging them to focus more on the economic prosperity of the town and how it could be resuscitated.
The 17-chapter book, which was the part two of the historical background of Lagun town, was dedicated to Oba Lekan Balogun, Prof. Kamil Oloso and Alhaji (late) Biliaminu Alesinloye.
Oba Lekan Balogun, in his goodwill message, stated that efforts are underway for the establishment of a tertiary institution in the town to ensure development.
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadan land pointed out that wherever there is a tertiary institution, many other developmental projects like banks, police stations, standard markets and social infrastructures are bound to follow.
Otunba Hassan Giwa, who was one of those that featured in the book, while speaking on the book, said all efforts are focused into the development of Lagun, adding that he will continue to do everything within his capacity to champion the progress of the town.
The 150-paged book, which was authored by Taiwo and Kehinde Balogun was reviewed by a director at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in Oyo State, Mr. Wale Akibu.
Some of the prominent personalities that attended the book launch were Oba Eddy Oyewole, who is also the Ashipa of Ibadan, Oba Kola Adegbola, Ekerin Balogun, Chief Wale Arowomole and representative of Prof. Kamil Oloso, Quadri Oloso.
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