Osun 2022: Oyetola Officially Declares Intention For Re-election

The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola on Tuesday officially declared his intention to contest in the 2022 governorship election in the state.

The governor made the declaration on Tuesday while formally receiving the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms from friends and political associates who had previously purchased the documents on his behalf to contest in the July 16 2022 gubernatorial election in the state.

Governor Oyetola said that his decision to seek for a re-election is informed by a genuine intention to serve the people of the state, consolidate the good works his administration has been doing and to further deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

"Earlier this month, some friends and political associates visited the national secretariat of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to purchase Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for me to contest the forthcoming Osun 2022 governorship election. 

"It was therefore with gratitude that I, this morning, formally received the forms and also used the opportunity to declare to party faithful and wellwishers, my intention to seek a second term in office. 

"My decision to seek re-election is based on genuine intention to serve the good people of Osun, consolidate on the good works we have been doing, further entrench good governance and deliver more dividends of democracy to our people.", Oyetola said.

yetola thanked those who sponsored his nomination forms describing it as a rare honour and a great motivation for him to give more to the state.

"I am grateful to all the individuals who pooled resources to obtain nomination forms for me. I really appreciate this rare honour and commitment that you have exhibited. This is a great motivation for me. I accept without any reservation your request for me to run for another four years, and I want to assure you and all the people of Osun that God willing, the best is yet to come. 

"As you all know, our Administration was confronted by several challenges, yet we did not disappoint you. If we are given another opportunity to serve, rest assured that we will not let you down. 

"I sincerely thank Osun people for your prayers and support for our Administration since inception. You are our back bones; with God and you behind us, we have nothing to fear. I assure you that we shall continue to offer our best to turn around the fortunes of our dear State." the Governor added