Oyo state former commissioner for works and transportation, Prof. Raphael Afonja express optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party will dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress APC from government at the Federal and states level.
Afonja while speaking with Journalists in Ogbomoso on Thursday said “You can take it to the bank, I, Afonja remains a dependable PDP party man and from start, I had joined this party ahead of 2019 election because there is need to dislodge the ruling APC in the State due to gross incompetency, high level of poverty, hardship and poor economy performance.
“Come 2023, with our massive mobilizations and campaign exercises, I have the confidence that we will deliver all our candidates from top to the bottom, I mean from Presidency to the National Assembly, the anticipative return of Engineer Seyi Makinde for second term and our State Assembly candidates across the State.
On why he was removed as commissioner by Governor Makinde Afonja said“In every government, there are interests, which tend to make things move. Whatever must have transpired between Gov Makinde and I at the time, all I can say is that during my time in office, I worked tirelessly for the success of the governor and Oyo State. My job was to work hard and I gave it all my best to deliver in line with vision of Mr Governor.”
Asked if he would be willing to support Gov. Makinde’s reelection for another four years, Prof. Afonja also expressed his commitment to the campaign.
“For me, it’s more about interest and I believe in constitency and visionary project. The fact that the governor is committed to the development of the state, I’m going to support him as it’s a no brainer that Gov. Seyi Makinde has done well,” He said.
Afonja reiterated the need to expedite the process when questioned about the lingering crisis related to the Oba tussle and its delay.
He noted that Ghandi was said to have been nominated but also made an appeal to the kingmakers to collectively present a King designate without animosity.
In addition, Prof. Afonja urged the good people of Ogbomoso to vote for Gov. Makinde again in the forthcoming 2023 elections in order to ousts the APC from power and promote sustainable development across boards.
