Dividends of democracy: Traditional ruler tasks Ondo Govt on rural engagement
Dividends
By Alaba Olusola Oke
Idanre( Ondo State), June 10,2024( NAN) A traditional ruler, Oba Albert Omosebi , the Alajowa of Ajowa in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State has called for sustained engagement of rural populace to ensure communities enjoy dividends of democracy.
Oba Omosebi made the call on Sunday when the Community Engagement for Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa (CELA) kick-started its door-to-door movement across rural communities in the state.
CELA is a group working for the victory of Aiyedatiwa in the Nov. 16 gubernatorial election.
The traditional ruler said that most governments would abandon communities after getting their support during electioneering and render such communities disappointed in times of needs.
The traditional ruler , who commended the Aiyedatiwa-led government for its rural engagements, urged it to sustain it.
Oba Omosebi expressed satisfaction in the performance of Aiyedatiwa within the short period and commended the beautiful initiative of prioritising the interest of the rural communities.
In his remarks, the traditional leader of Ipoba Community, Chief Olofintuyi Rufus said it was the first time a governorship aspirant would be interested in addressing the challenges facing the people of the community.
Chief Rufus appreciated the state governor, adding: ”he has our support and we plead with him to come to heal our pains.”
Earlier, the Convener of the group, Mr Iwakun Adeolu said that the group intends to engage dwellers of the rural communities and preach the Lucky Aiyedatiwa continuity agenda.
“We erected this initiative to ensure the rural communities are not left behind in the governance of the state. We are here to ask the community what they lack and would want the government to do for them.
“Doing this, we are elated to receive good remarks about the Lucky Aiyedatiwa led administration from our people.
“The governor is a good listener and also understands the assignment of leading a progressive state like ours. We urge our people to also support the continuity of the Gov. Aiyedatiwa-led government: it is the best thing to do,” he said.
The engagement is to run across the 18 local government areas of the state. ( NAN)
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edited by Sadiya Hamza
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