Picture… Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State (second left), the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (second right), the Onpetu of Ijeru, Oba Sunday Oladapo (right) and the Aresaadu of Iresaadu, Oba Jimoh Oloyede (left) during the Sallah homage by traditional rulers led by Oba Adeyemi to the governor in his office in Ibadan on Friday.
…From Dele Ogunyemi, Ibadan…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola, Adeyemi III has solicited the cooperation of the entire people of the state for Governor Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi’s administration while urging members of the opposition to “desist from destructive criticism of a performing government in the interest of the state.”
Oba Adeyemi made the call when he led some traditional rulers and high chiefs across the state to pay Sallah homage to the governor in his office in Ibadan on Friday.
While commending Governor Ajimobi for his “unprecedented achievements, particularly in the areas of education, health, security as well as construction and rehabilitation of roads in Oyo State,” the traditional ruler observed that violence and brigandage had drastically reduced in the state through the enforcement of the law by the Ajimobi administration, thus bringing relief to the people who had been living in fear and trepidation in the past.
He also noted with satisfaction the rare vigour with which Governor Ajimobi had been pursuing his administration’s transformation and repositioning agenda, pointing out that all the nooks and crannies of the state had continued to feel the impact of the government.
Responding, Governor Ajimobi assured the people of the state that his administration would continue to execute projects with direct impact on their lives.
According to him, the essence of governance is to make life worth living for the masses by meeting their needs and aspirations, which, he said, his administration had continued to vigorously pursue.
The governor said that his administration would continue to entertain constructive criticisms from the opposition in order to help his government to improve on its performance.
He commended the Alaafin and other traditional rulers in the state for their cooperation and support, saying this had enabled his administration to record monumental achievements in the last two years.
“Oyo is one of the most difficult states to govern, but with the help of God, the support of the people and the cooperation of the traditional rulers, we have been able to achieve this feat and move the state forward,’’ Governor Ajimobi said.
The royal fathers later offered special prayers for Governor Ajimobi and his government.