Osun 2022: Group Not Speaking Aregbesola’s Mind, Says Oyetola

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that those parading themselves as members of The Osun Progressives (TOP) are not speaking the mind of his predecessor and Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola.

The governor further noted that having worked for the success of his predecessor for eight years, there was no reason Aregbosola would not support him.

Oyetola made these known at the weekend when he featured on a radio programme as part of activities to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the creation of the state.

Specifically, the governor was asked on the activities of some chieftains of the party parading themselves as TOP members claiming to be Aregbesola’s loyalists.

The group had recently given indication that its members may likely not endorse the governor for another term.

But Oyetola said: “Well, those people, who I’m not too sure are saying his (Aregbesola) mind,don’t know that he is my brother, and I believe at any point in time, he wants my success because I worked very hard for eight years for his his success as well.

“If the people are saying that (that they won’t support me), I’m not too sure they are telling the story from his (Aregbesola) own heart. He remains my brother. They are not speaking his mind. Like I said, I don’t see why he would not be willing to support me if the people say they want me.”

Oyetola further said: “Talking about issue of second term, my attitude is to deliver on what I am currently doing. I don’t want to be distracted. It is service to the people. If the people believe that they want me to continue, so be it. It is not a desperate situation.

“However, we have not gotten to that level (election). It is God that gives power. His appointment is not negotiable. It is God’s wish that I am the governor today. So, the issue of second term is left to God and the people of Osun State to decide.”