Date Published: 10/21/10

Akala is a fair leader, Ibadan Group

The Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao – Akala  has been  described as a profound  and fair leader who understands the complexity of the political situations of the state and attending to them with justice  and fear of God.

The  Ibadan Parapo Movement 11-33,  a socio- cultural group made up of eminent Ibadan indigenes  made the observation  in Ibadan today ( Thursday)  while commending the governor on the nomination of  Professor Tahoeed Adedoja for a ministerial position.

The group ,according to a statement jointly signed  by Its President and Secretary, Alhaji Akeem Oladeji  and Rev. Demola Moradeyo respectively said  the governor  despite the current unwarranted and self seeking  gang up by some politicians of  Ibadan origin against his administration, went ahead to nominate another Ibadan man for the plum position.   

By this nomination, the statement added Governor Alao Akala  has further  confirmed his genuine love for the people of Ibadan and the growth of her people.

The group said it was not surprised on the great and unprecedented success being achieved by the governor in the administration of the state maintaining that “ any leader who cherishes fairness, equity and justice and exhibit them in his actions and programmes is bound to succeed beyond imagination”

They therefore pledged the continued support of the people of Ibadan land to the governor and urged the disgruntled politicians ganging up against him to stop their un holy alliance and give their total support to Otunba Alao Akala in the overall interest of Ibadan and Oyo state generally.

“ The people cannot be deceived again. They know that these politicians are only ganging up and criticizing Akala because of their personal and self centered interests. They should put a final stop to their evil game. They have been on it for three years now without any success. They can never win against a genuine   child of God.  “

Professor  Adedoja  an eminent   scholar and administrator had served in several positions including World Bank, Chairman Oyo SUBEB  and Commissioner of Education.He is a well travelled and highly connected grassroots politician.