By Adeyinka Adeniran
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday said Oyo State is too important to be missing among progressive folds in the country.
To this end, the President has called on all the leaders among other stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in he state to put aside their differences and work together as a formidable team in their bid to reclaim the state come 2027.
Corenews reports that Oyo state is currently been govern by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).
The President spoke through the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu at the maiden edition of the Lam Adesina Annual Lecture Series in Ibadan.
Late Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina popularly called Baba Lam was a former governor of Oyo State between 1999 to 2003.
Speaking, Tinubu recalled that the late Lam Adesina was a champion of democracy who earned himself a place of pride in the nation’s history as a result of his exceptional bravery, rare commitment to the ideals of service to humanity and good governance.
He said, “Lam Adesina stood for high democratic ideals that underpin the democratic system of government. Ideals that are essential for ensuring that power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. deals of effective participation in governance with citizens making their views known on policy decisions.
“Consequently, to honour his memory; the Progressives in Oyo state must come together as one. You all must fight the fight and win the battle come 2027, Oyo state must return to the progressive fold.”
The guest lecturer, a Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who was represented by Sen. Shuaib Salisu emphasised the need for Nigerians to rediscover the value system which would encourage citizens to be more responsible, morally upright and diligent as against the culture of indiscipline, avarice and corruption.
The lecture was themed; “Improving Nigeria’s Governance… Lessons from the past, strategies for the future.’
The event witnessed the convergence of hundreds of associates, supporters and family members of the late former governor who died in 2012.
Some of the dignitaries at the event include Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Senator Teslim Folarin, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, Chief Alake Adeyemo, APC State Chairman, Alhaji Olayide Abas, Olubadan of Ibadanland,Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Apostle Sunday Popoola, Sen. Femi Lanlehin, Barrister Bayo Shittu, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, Elder Wole Oyelese, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, Sen. Adesoji Akanbi, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu, Chief Akin Oke, Prof. Adeolu Akande among others.
