The three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators say
Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, is in support of Gboyega Oyetola’s
nomination as minister.
Lere Oyewumi, who represents Osun west, said they have
confidence in the capacity of the former governor to deliver.
Oyewumi spoke on behalf of his colleagues from Osun, while
Oyetola was being screened by the upper legislative chamber as one of President
Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees, on Friday.
Lere said he and two other senators representing the state
held a meeting with Adeleke on Thursday.
He added that they all agreed to back Oyetola’s nomination
as a representative from the state.
“The man standing before us here has many accolades,” Lere
said in reference to Oyetola.
“The three of us representing Osun state in this hallowed
chamber met with the executive governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday.
“And speaking on
Adeleke’s behalf, we give our total support for the nominee standing before you
— Mr Gboyega Oyetola as the next minister from Osun. We believe in him.
“So speaking on his behalf and on behalf of two other
senators from Osun state, we have no objection to his nomination and we believe
that he is going to perform.”
‘IT’S GOOD FOR
DEMOCRACY’
Godswill Akpabio, president of the senate, said the position
of the senators bodes well for the nation’s democracy.
“I think this is very
good for Nigeria’s democracy. When you hear members of the opposing party
speaking on behalf of a nominee from the majority party,” he said.
“That is why the senate is very different. We speak across
party lines. We are not interested in the party when we come here.
“I am very delighted to hear what you have just said. Your
people have sanctioned that you represent them. Your governor who is from a
different party has sent emissaries here.”
Adeleke of the PDP defeated Oyetola of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) in the 2022 governorship election in Osun, thereby ending
Oyetola’s re-election bid.
Oyetola challenged Adeleke’s victory up to the supreme
court.
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