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The governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo state, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), has called on the people of Oyo state to work together and collaborate with those who are passionate about the development and betterment of the society.
Ayorinde made the call on Tuesday in a New Year message to the people of the state. He declared that the new year is that of hope and fulfillment, adding that it is a year that people will laugh with joy.
“2019 is a year that will bring hope,” he said. “It is going to be a momentous year. We had a tough 2018, so let us all do our best to have a fruitful and fantastic year as a community.
“Let us vote for the right people; people with passion for development and those that want to lift the society. Enough of mediocrity and wasteful governance. We should note that decisions taken during the elections will impact the lives of everyone for the next four years.”
He further called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to stand firm even in the face of intimidation, to remain an unbiased umpire that will conduct free, fair and credible polls in 2019.