The Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Baba Ismail Ashipa has described the office of Deputy Governor as useless extra tyres, calling OkeOgun people to aim higher, instead of usual admired portfolio.
Ibadan indigene and chieftain of PDP, disclosed this in a piece of writing signed and made available to naijatodaynews.com
According to him,”With due respect to the sensibilities of all my brothers and sisters from Oke-Ogun of Oyo state, forgive me for stating this fact”.
“If I were from any part of Oke-Ogun, I would never advise any of my brothers and sisters in politics to contest for the office of DEPUTY GOVERNOR. Here in Oyo state, Governors see their Deputies as USELESS EXTRA TYRES. Most Governors, when out of office, prefer to handover to their Chief of Staffs”.
“The Alake and Olaniyan evil experiences are enough to discourage anyone from Oke-Ogun to seek that accused office again”.
“In fact, if I had my way, I would beg all citizens of Oyo state, irrespective of political parties, to protest against the Deputy Office. If it is possible for a governor to contest without a Deputy, we shall see”.
“Therefore, let my Oke-Ogun brothers and sisters interested in seeking elective office in 2023 to apply for
Governorship, Oyo North Senate, House of Reps
and House of Assembly
Or you may wait for sumptuous Ministerial, Boards or State Commissioner appointments”.
“Never the Office of the
DEPUTY GOVERNOR”, Ashipa advises
