PDP Chieftain Calls for Resetting of New Osun

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State and former governorship aspirant, Prince Dotun Babayemi, at the weekend called for total repositioning of the state politically and economically for the betterment of its people.

Babayemi, who spoke at a rally in Osogbo, the state capital, titled: Atunto Osun (Resetting Osun), which is a movement aimed at repositioning Osun State in all ramifications, said: “It is a convergence of like-minded individuals who are out for the good of the people of the state, especially the less privileged. Its membership cuts across various political and religious boundaries.”

The former governorship aspirant noted that the modus operandi of resetting Osun State is basically skewed towards having a better state through a dedicated participation devoid of political, religious or cultural leanings. “It is for all well-intentioned indigenes and non-indigenes in the state,” he stated.

He stressed that essentially, the movement, which was formed and currently presented across the state, is a springboard aimed at galvanising the drive of the renaissance of a new Osun State where the dreams of the founding fathers will come to fruition.

The politician noted: “It’s solely for the good governance and economic upliftment of the people of the state, especially the downtrodden, who are mostly artisans and farmers.”

 Babayemi remarked that this becomes instructive if one considers the fact that the state, which was created on August 27, 1991, and with a population of about five million people, is abundantly blessed with human and natural resources yet it’s lagging behind as a result of leadership.

He emphasised that the compelling need to change this ugly narrative led to the conception of resetting Osun State which is expected to serve as a conveyor belt for a new worthy take off both politically and economically of the state.

He reminded the people of the state that: “Truly, all those who have governed the state have tried their best through various policies and programmes aimed at bettering the lots of the state and its people. The reality, however, is that no government can ever do it all. Kudos to them all.”

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