2023: We are solidly behind you – Ogun students to Abiodun …embark on solidarity walk

By Damilola Ajibola

Students under the aegis of the Joint Campus Committee of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State chapter and National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), on Thursday, assured the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on their full support in his re-election bid.

The students body stated that Abiodun’s style of administration in the last three years had brought about development in key sectors.

Just as they staged a  solidarity walk round major streets in Abeokuta metropolis in support of Abiodun staying in office till 2027.

The students described Abiodun as a “youth-friendly” governor.

They  carried placards, bearing different inscriptions like “Nigerian Students Appreciate Dapo Abiodun For Your Inclusiveness”; “Dapo Abiodun, thank you for renovating the NYSC Orientation camp”; “Nigeria Students Pass Vote Of Confidence In Abiodun”; “Abiodun, thank you for renovating the Primary Healthcare Centers in the 20 Local Government Areas” among others.

While they disassociated themselves from a rally organized by some students at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat, demanding the disqualification of Abiodun from contesting for second term in office.

The solidarity walk, which commenced at the Orí – Omi City Square in Sokori axis of Abeokuta, took the students to the popular Lafenwa, Itoku and Kuto markets before it terminated at the State Secretariat Complex in Oke – Mosan, Abeokuta, where they were received by the governor.

While addressing the governor, the students through their leaders 

Comrades Kehinde Damilola; Gbemileke Ogunrombi and Ojo Raymond, said they have confidence in Abiodun in moving the state forward for another four years.

They described those who protested at the APC secretariat calling for his disqualification as a “group of faceless youths, sponsored by some desperate politicians who are envious of the governor’s success stories.”

“We are not unaware of the role being played by a set of greedy and senseless politicians in this state at recruiting and sponsoring some young people under a faceless organization as agents of a political propaganda and character assassination”.

“This is expected because with your level of commitment and sincerity at making Ogun State work for all. We are with you and Ogun State people will always appreciate your efforts,” said Simeon.

 Abiodun appreciated the students, whom he described as “youths, worthy of upholding the legacies of truth” for the betterment of the larger society”.

Abiodun, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, ‘Biyi Adeleye, assured the students that he would not let the banner of progress in the state down, but continually be the pride of all that will stand by the truth all the time.