Ose,
an agrarian community in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State
has declared its support for Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the October 20
governorship election in the state.
The
community is populated by Ebira, an ethnic nationality of farmers.
It
joined the party though the Omoluabi Platform of Dr Olu Agunloye, a
governorship aspirant.
Chief
Abdulkareem Abdullahi, who spoke for the community, said the people had assessed
the party’s aspirants and settled for Dr. Agunloye because of his contributions
to the development of the state.
Abdullahi
berated the ruling Labour Party (LP) administration for its insensitivity to
the plight of the residents.
He
noted that though their village is on the bank of River Ose, yet there is no
pipe-borne water for people to drink.
On
behalf of other defectors, Prince Abdulazeez Ahmed said the ruling party is out
of reckoning in the community.
He
said since slogan of Governor Olusegun Mimiko is “one man, one term”, the
governor should not change his own rule in the middle of the game.
The
politician promised to deliver all the units in the community to the ACN in the
governorship poll.
He
noted that the LP has performed woefully in Ondo North Senatorial District,
where he said 95 per cent of the roads are impassable.
Dr.
Agunloye urged the residents to work harder for the ACN in their wards and
units to enable the party win convincingly.
The
former Minister of Defence urged the people to be vigilant, saying LP thugs are
targeting ACN property in the state.
He
promised to develop the community when the ACN takes over power in February,
next year.
Source: The Nation Newspaper, 29 May 2012.
http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/48163-ebira-community-backs-party.html
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