South-South
Front (SSF) hail Oyegun at 78
Prominent South-South leaders on Friday eulogized
the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John
Odigie-Oyegun for his total dedication to the service of the nation.
“Nigerians have reasons to be grateful to Oyegun for
his contribution to the development of democracy.” the leaders, under the aegis
of the South-South Front (SSF), said.
In a statement signed by SSF Chairman, Chief John
Harry, the leaders commended Oyegun for devoting almost his entire adult life
to the service of the Nigerian State, engaging party faithful in exciting ways
and thinking outside the box.
They described the APC national chairman as a
selfless leader, ardent nationalist, a profound humanist, an astute politician
and a paragon of virtues.
“Chief Odigie-Oyegun, a clean and competent
administrator, erudite politician and a true democrat, is dedicated and
fearless. He is also a fighter for good governance and transparency” the
leaders said.
Recalling his days as executive governor of Edo
State on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the leaders noted
the improvement in the various sectors, provision of potable water, potent
health care delivery and good roads as well as secured living in the state.
They praised Oyegun for his free education at all
levels and health services for children and maternal cases, the completion of
Oba Market, the Cultural Centre and State Water Board Headquarters.
They also commended him for the huge employment,
provision of a modern and subsidized urban mass transit system, relocation of
NABTEB to Edo State and successful lobbying of the Federal Government to take
over the polytechnic in Auchi.
“Oyegun’s politics hinges on the pillar of
development, concern for the nation and its people. The former governor of Edo
State met the yearnings and aspirations of the people during his short stint in
power.”
The leaders described as irresponsible the campaign
of calumny by Anambra State governor, Dr. Willie Obiano.
They condemned him for throwing the All Progressives
Grand Alliance (APGA) into confusion.
“Dr. Willie
Obiano is arrogant, reckless, evil and intoxicated with destruction. He is not
on the best of terms with Peter Obi and others who took him from his banking
job to Government House.”
The leaders also rebuffed the arrogance and
disrespect of Timi Frank, saying but for Oyegun’s extraordinary commitment to
reconciliation and tolerance, crises would have taken over the ruling party.
They advised the national chairman to disregard the
governor’s antics and concentrate on the job of delivering Anambra State to
APC.
The leaders while wishing Oyegun good health and
happiness thanked him for providing purposeful leadership in Nigeria,
particularly Edo State.
“It is a great honour for us to offer our sincere
greetings and best wishes on the occasion of your 78th birthday” the leaders
added.
