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Former Secretary to Osun State Government, Fatai Akinbade, has declared his intention to vie for the gubernatorial seat under the umbrella of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 22, Osun State Governorship Poll.
Akingbade’s declaration to be next governor of Osun State was the second of such in Osun State politics after the declaration of an Ile-Ife-born journalist and publisher of Nigerian News Direct, who declared intention to run for governorship on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC).
Akinbade, who was a commissioner for Works during the Military Era in Osun State, served as the Secretary to the State Government under Olagunsoye Oyinlola’s administration between June, 2003 and April, 2010, after which he contested August 8, 2014 governorship election on the platform of Labour Party, after he was denied of PDP ticket.
He however, returned to the party last year, when he was approached by the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee of the PDP.
Delivering his letter of Intent to vie for the PDP ticket, in company of large number of his supporters, Akinbade said with his experience and dedication to the cause, the party should make available its platform for him to realise his ambition to govern the state.
“History has it that I led PDP during its most successful period. In 2003, I was the party chairman that led PDP to the general election and we won all posts vied for. I have also served in government. I was secretary to the state government for over 7 years and we have unmatched records of achievements.
“I have the experience, the courage and exposure to lead Osun state. If PDP can make its platform available for me, by the grace of God, we will return the party to power,” Akinbade concluded.
BOLADALE BAMIGBOLA, Osogbo
