Omobolaji Adekunle
A two time governorship candidate in Ogun State, Otunba Rotimi Paseda has vowed to stop Governor Dapo Abiodun re-election in the forthcoming 2023 election.
Paseda who spoke while addressing his supporters, under the aegis of “Paseda Movement”, described the Abiodun – led administration as “erroneous government”.
He spoke at his country home in Omu-Ijebu.
His supporters urged him to lead them to any opposition party.
Paseda who spoke in Yoruba language said, “Dapo Abiodun, the eleyi of Ogun state, oma-lule, eni to ba wa lori ijoko yii, ti ko ba kin se Eleyi of Ogun state olule, ki odide kio bo sita (Dapo Abiodun, the ‘this-one’ of Ogun state must go, and anyone in this gathering that is not in support of Dapo Abiodun must go can take his or her leave”).
At the meeting, leaders and members of the various Paseda groups across the 20 local government areas in the state appealed to Paseda to lead them to any opposition party of his choice, noting that they can no longer endure the pains of Dapo Abidoun’s led APC administration.
Paseda contested the 2015 governorship election under the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and the 2019 election on the platform of Social Democratic Party (SDP) before resigning to join the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Speaking on behalf of the groups, Prince Adedoyin Mayowa said “we are tired of this hardship and ridicule this present administration has put us through, therefore we want to plead with you to lead us to a political party of your choice where we will cast our vote and hardship will be a thing of the past”.
In reaction to the groups’ pledge, Paseda hinted that consultation is on top gear towards the next party because he is disappointed in what he met and all his expectation in the present administration is not what it was.
Some of those who spoke at the meeting included: Hausa Community, OPC Reformed Group, Paseda Political Ambassadors, Omu Youth Association, House of Rep. Candidate, Hon. Shaba John Ategbedekare, Danmaji Hausa, Sakariyau Musa, Otunba (Chief) Oloolu Adenaike, Hon. Olusola Oyapidan, Muhammed Garba Seriki, Prince Adedoyin Mayowa, Engr. Babatunde Folarin, Mrs Azeezat Kogbodoku and others.
