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I’m The Authentic APC Leader In Ogun State – Gov. Amosun

Ibikunle-Amosun-Governor-Ogun-StateThe Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona has been honoured by the Ogun State Government. The newly constructed overhead bridge has been named after him. Speaking at the 80th birthday ceremony of the paramount ruler of Ijebuland, the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun said this became important because of the commitment of Awujale to create unity among the indigenes. He said this and many more in this interview he granted to Top Celebrities Magazine’s Assistant Editor, Sunday Adeyemi who witnessed the birthday ceremony in Ijebu-Ode.

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Adetona is 80 years old, how will you describe him?

It is a real privilege to be among those who were permitted to speak on this auspicious occasion of Baba’s 80th birthday. Right from when I was still a student, I have been able to know a lot about this committed royal father because then I was very keen to know why the Ijebus are always leaders in whatever they do and history made us to understand that it is this same Awujale that is behind that feat. He is a leader per excellence, even when the military was in power, they listened to his various addresses and suggestions, so for him to attain this age and having served as the paramount ruler for 54years, it is a great achievement. You can see that he is a true leader with a great vision. Today, people talk about Ijebuland not because they are great but because of what Awujale has done and I believe the legacy will be there for generations yet unborn. So, I wish him the best and I pray for Allah’s blessing on his life; so at 90 years, we will be here again in Ijebuland to celebrate him.

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Why did you decide to name the newly constructed fly-over after him?

For a leader to have done such a remarkable feat in this state, I think he deserves even more than what we honoured him for. For the first time in the history of Ogun State for a flyover to be constructed, we believe it will be the best for our government to name this bridge after him because we feel the children and unborn generation will always remember Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona. This is why we felt we must put his name in the history of the state with this honour.

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Let’s talk on the recent APC State Congress in the state, how did it go?

Yes, I thank the people of Ogun State for coming out enmass to participate in the recently held State Congress. I also thank them for the confidence they repose in my leadership; despite some hitches, the congress was successful and the people are happy about the whole process.

You said it was smooth but with little hitches, are you aware that there was another congress on the same date in your state?

Well, I believe there is no parallel congress, APC is one in Ogun State and as the governor of the state, I remain the leader of the party but mind you, we can’t expect everybody to be alive with what we do, but I am telling you that the only APC State Congress that is acceptable by the party was the one which our leaders and myself conducted. APC is one in Ogun State, we are not divided.

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But the parallel congress was conducted by Aremo Olusegun Osoba who we all believe is the APC leader in Ogun State?

Well, I am talking to you as the state governor and the party leader, the APC Congress was conducted in my presence and it was perfect and successful. With due respect, I don’t have anything against Aremo Osoba, he is a leader who I respect a lot but we have to do things in the right way, APC is our party and the party must move on.