'No man can play God'- Gov. Abiodun throws jabs at Amosun after election victory

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Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun at a rally

By Adejoke Adeleye/Adeokuta

Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described his victory at last Saturday’s governorship election in the state as heart-warming, and a “further proof that no man can play God or stop what God has ordained.”

The Governor who said this in a statement he issued to react to his victory in an obvious jibe at a former governor of the state, Ibikunle Amosun who had vowed that he will ensure that he was not reelected.

Amosun, a member of APC like the Governor had backed and vigorously campaigned for Tunji Otegbeye of African Democratic Congress, ADC in the governorship election.

However, Otegbeye came third, behind the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Ladi Adebutu in the results of the election declared on Sunday.

In further jibe at Amosun, Abiodun also said the renewal of his mandate for another term of four years showed that “Power Belongs to God.”

The Governor who said this in a statement issued on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on Sunday added that though the election was keenly contested, his reelection was as a sign of good faith and a vote of confidence in his administration by the people.

Abiodun assured that his second term would usher in more goodies of democracy for the people of Ogun State as his victory is a further challenge to deliver on the manifesto of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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He promised that he would continue with the government of inclusiveness that has been the hallmark of his administration in the last four years.

While commending the people for conducting themselves in a peaceful manner during the polls, the governor equally lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, the media and other relevant stakeholders for ensuring an atmosphere which enabled peaceful elections.

Abiodun also thanked the party leaders, stalwarts and members of the APC in the state, who worked assiduously for the party’s victory.

He assured them that he would continue to keep the flag of the party flying with delivery of good governance across the state.

The governor called on the opposition and well-meaning individuals in the state to join hands with him in order to move Ogun State to a higher pedestal.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to principle of equity, fairness and justice.

He promised that his administration will not allow favouritsm, nepotism and lopsidedness to influence its decision to situate developmental projects in all the four zones and three senatorial districts of the state.

The Governor said in his second term, he “shall ensure the completion of several projects, aimed at improving the standard of living of the people and the economic prosperity of the state from the unparalleled success already recorded”.

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