Former Governor of Osun, Adegboyega OyetolaOn Tuesday, he returned to the state capital, Osogbo, amid cheers from his supporters, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party and former cabinet members.
Mr. Oyetola left the country, two days after his successor, Ademola Adeleke, was sworn in on November 27, 2022.
The former governor was welcomed into the state by party members and loyalists at the Presidential Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Office in Osogbo.
Addressing his supporters, Mr. Oyetola said he was surprised by the reception he received, saying he left the country to rest but is now back to campaign for the party’s victory in the forthcoming elections.
“I am very happy to be home. I see you have longed to see me. I wanted to enter the country quietly, but was surprised by this warm welcome.
“I didn’t tell anyone that I came back to the country this morning and I was surprised to be greeted by this crowd. Thank you very much.
“This year will be a good year for all of us; our scholars have urged us not to doubt God through our prayers. God’s promises will come true.
“God has told me that he will do two things for us this year; we will take our mandate (in Osun) and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will be the president of Nigeria. said.
Explaining his absence from the country, Mr. Oyetola said, “I am just resting. You can see how fresh I look now. I served Osun wholeheartedly for four years without rest and God purposefully arranged my rest for a while.
“I wake up every day; I eat, sleep and watch television. I have time to welcome my children and grandchildren.
“Then I went to Umurah (small pilgrimage) with my wife to thank God,” he said.
Mr. Oyetola urged his supporters to remain calm, saying nothing could scare them away from the country.
He also called for the success of APC in the coming elections.
“I want to request that we should work hard for the upcoming elections. It is very important for us. Continue the meetings; do not be disturbed,” he said.
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However, he is apprehensive about the number of permanent voter cards (PVCs) that have not been collected in the state, appealing to those who have not collected theirs.
“I am afraid that Osun has about one million uncollected voter cards. Please go and collect the PVCs and let us send one million votes to Tinubu and Shettima.
“We will inaugurate the PCC in the next few days; let the campaign continue. I hope all the concerned members can get along with each other.
“Our motive is to move forward to take the mandate and the upcoming general elections,” he said. (NAN)
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