Despite the fact that the All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo state and its governorship candidate, Adebayo Adelabu have vowed to challenge the victory of Seyi Makinde and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, there are indications that the incumbent Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has initiated the process of handing over to the Governor-Elect.
To this end the Governor on Thursday inaugurated a 26-man committee to prepare for the May 29 inauguration of the new governor.
The Committee christened “Koseleri” comprises 16 members from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, while the incoming PDP government has 10 members.
Speaking at the inauguration, which held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s office, Ajimobi recounted the various historical feats his administration had achieved in the state.
The committee is headed by the Secretary to the Government of Oyo state, Olalekan Alli, with top government functionaries including the governor’s aides, commissioners, special advisers and civil servants as members.
The Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, David Olatunde, will serve as secretary.
Other members include the Head of Service, Mrs. Hannah Ogunesan, Ajimobi’s Executive Assistance on Administration, Soji Eniade, Commissioners Toye Arulogun (Information, Culture and Tourism), Oluseun Abimbola (Attorney-General/Justice), Isaac Ishola (Environment and water resources), Oyewole Oyewumi (Agriculture, natural resources and rural development) and Dr. Azeez Adeduntan (Health).
Others are Commissioners Isaac Omodewu (Lands, housing and survey), Abimbola Kolade (Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters), Prof. Joseph Olowofela (Education, Science and Technology) and Abimbola Adekanmbi (Finance, Planning and Budget).
The Special Advisers in the committee include Dr Isiaka Kolawole (Economic Planning and Budget), Dr Ayandele Ayanyinka (Efficiency) and Mr Segun Bolarinwa (Security).
The Governor-elect team includes a former Senate Deputy Whip, Hosea Agboola, the PDP candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial district in the last election, Mr Bisi Ilaka and the lawmaker representing Ibarapa East state constituency, Mr Debo Ogundoyin.
The list also has, Miss Loalde Ajibola, Mr Adeniyi Babatunde, Mr Seun Ashamu, Dr D.V Bello, Mr Wale Adepoju, Mr Temi Adibi and Mrs Oyedijo Ayo-Famola.
The PDP gave the ruling APC a tough fight in the governorship election and successfully clinched victory in the hot contest for the Oyo State top seat.
Whether or not the opponent(s) will proceed with the legal action to challenge the victory of Makinde, indication shows that he will be inaugurated on May 29, 2019 even as he and his party will come forward to defend his victory.
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