Political Big-Wigs Hold 73rd Posthumous Birthday for Senator Abiola Ajimobi
Politicians, Oyo candidates in the 2023 general elections, government functionaries, traditional rulers, members of the academia, family, friends, and well-wishers of the late governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi all gathered on Friday for Senator Abiola Ajimobi’s roundtable and 73rd posthumous birthday at the University of Ibadan.
The event, themed Deepening Nigeria’s Democracy for Sustainable Development featured the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, Governorship candidates of APC in Oyo state, Teslim Folarin, Accord, Adebayo Adelabu, Former deputy governor of Oyo state, Moses Alake, Ondo state deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Former commissioner for finance, Zacch Adelabu traditional rulers, captains of industry and political appointees under late governor Ajimobi’s administration.
Lead paper presenter, Professor Eghosa Osaghae spoke on the theme saying that for democracy to be deepened in Nigeria, it must provide people-centered policies genuinely.
He also hinted that democracy grows, and develops people through provision of employment, basic amenities, and fundamental natural human rights.
Earlier in an address, minister of youth and sports, Sunday Dare said the impact the former Governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi had on the country’s political scene would be evergreen.
Also, the Wife of the Former Governor of Oyo state, Dr. Florence Ajimobi stated that it was time to reflect on the Nation’s democratic and developmental requirements, especially as the 2023 General Elections draw nearer.
The son of the Late Governor, who is the APC candidate for Ibadan South-west state constituency 2, Mr. Idris Abiola-Ajimobi mentioned his Father’s stance for good governance during his lifetime; pointing out that the annual roundtable was a way to sustain his legacy.
Mr. Idris Abiola-Ajimobi said though his Father would always be missed, the family would always be proud of his exemplary life.
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