We’re disheartened no son or daughter of ours made your commissioner nominees’ list – Ifon-Osun writes Adeleke
TIMOTHY AGBOR, OSOGBO
The people of Ifon-Osun in Orolu Local Government of Osun State have urged the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, to see to it that the town is represented in his cabinet
In an open letter entitled: “An Open Letter to Governor Adeleke on the Need to Urgently Address the Perceived Marginalisation of Orolu Local Government,” the indigenes said they were so disheartened to find out that none of their sons or daughters made the list of commissioner nominees recently forwarded to the state House of Assembly by the governor.
The people, in the letter signed on n behalf of the entire town by Basit Olatunji, the National Publicity Secretary of Ifon-Orolu Progressive Union on Saturday, begged the governor to consider the support the town gave him and the Peoples Democratic Party in the last elections and ensure that he gives Ifon-Osun a juicy position in his cabinet.
It read, “Dear Governor, on behalf of Ifon-Orolu Progressive Union and the entire people of Ifon-Osun, Orolu Local Government, I deeply express my displeasure over the list of commissioner nominees that you recently submitted to the State House of Assembly for screening. We are so disheartened to find out that no son or daughter of Ifon-Osun made the list. We are not happy about this and we feel we are deserving of a juicy position in your cabinet.
“Politically speaking, we understand that a lot of factors determine how appointments are made. However, we strongly believe that regardless of what those factors may be, Ifon-Osun deserves a place in your list of commissioners.
“With all due respect, Ifon-Osun displayed great support and loyalty towards your emergence as Governor. And for a fact, the majority of our people are staunch supporters of PDP, your party. With this list circulating recently, we have been demoralized and disenchanted because we feel we have been shortchanged and our support for your party is undervalued.
“Aside from this, the constitution of our country recognizes the fact that appointments should be given based on the principle of federal character, and in our own case, state character. In this regard, we are of the opinion that all local governments in Osun State should be represented in your cabinet because by virtue of your position as Governor, you are the father of all.
“As you may recall, Sir, the last time you visited our local government, you assured our people that you will run an inclusive government. This recent list does not, in any way, portray inclusiveness which you promised. We, therefore, ask you to please look into our concerns and make our people happy. We believe in your capacity and we revel in the assurance that you have the interest of all Osun indigenes at heart.”
