Engineer Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has emerged the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial district in the forthcoming general election in 2023.
Tegbe, in a statement issued after the primary election commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s leadership style and that of other party leaders in the state for their endorsement and utmost support before and after the primary election.
He further thanked the delegates and party members for the mandate given to him while he promised an unwavering commitment to the people of Oyo South Senatorial District and Oyo State at large.
He said, “First of all, I give glory to Almighty God who made this day possible and brought all of us here to witness this occasion.
I’d also love to thank His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his leadership of our party and the state. I thank all party leaders across the state and especially in the 9 Local Government of Oyo South for your endorsement of my candidacy, which has been affirmed today. Like Henry Clay said All legislation is founded upon the principle of mutual concession.
“Let me also thank the delegates, who have come from far and near to take part in this process, especially the delegates from Ibarapa who had to travel very early to be here in time.
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His Excellency, Governor Makinde has set the tone, he has laid the springboard for accelerated development and growth for Oyo state and we are poised to set the pace for unparalleled socio-economic development.
“A victory at the poll is a victory for all of us here and a victory for the people of Oyo State. Let’s all work together to establish governance of impact that will once again be known to history books, that will be felt in the heart and hands of the people of Oyo State.