By Oke Aruleba @Deprof
Let us pray: May God grant peace to Ekiti and Nigeria before, during and after the Elections. Amen.
Permit me to use the scriptural expression that: “out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks” to enunciate the significance of BAO’s electoral pledge to the Ekiti people, which is encapsulated in his moving QUOTES as well as fully etched on his mind.
His electoral PLEDGE is a PROMISSORY NOTE which every bonafide citizen of Ekiti State is to fall heir. This promissory note written and signed by BAO is REDEEMABLE and ACHIEVEABLE after his landslide victory in June 18 Gubernatorial Election and on his assumption of office as the Ekiti State Governor.
BAO’s commitment to his PLEDGE to meritoriously serve the teeming citizenry of Ekiti State and translate all his ELECTORAL PROMISES into REALITY negates the Shakespearean quote that: “there’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face”, which has continually held water in respect of the dismal performances of many public office holders in our country .
BAO, in the characteristic of a bonafide and true son of Ekiti, whose WORD IS HIS BOND has solemnly written and SEALED the promissory note in utmost good faith via his QUOTES.
These quotes are printed in gold
and granite in the hearts of all Ekiti kete. Trust BAO will not DEFAULT his GREAT PLEDGE TO NOBLE PEOPLE of EKITI.
# ” I, BIODUN ABAYOMI OYEBANJI, (BAO) DO SOLEMNLY PLEDGE that I WILL NOT be an ACCIDENTAL OR APPOINTED GOVERNOR”(PRINCIPLED BAO)
# “ Without doubt, this is a selfless effort that I personally appreciate it. It has simply demonstrated that the PROJECT is a COLLECTIVE ONE and I will MAKE SURE Ekiti people DO NOT REGRET supporting me”.(APPRECIATIVE BAO)
# ” We have a RESPONSIBILITY to SUPPORT our FARMERS with adequate FINANCING, value chain support, access to markets, skills and technology to increase productivity within the sector;
giving them the ability to provide food for the State and for exports, while creating much-needed jobs and opportunities.”(EMPOWERING BAO)
# ” There is more that UNITES us than there is that divides us. Our HOPES, DREAMS, and LOVE of this GREAT STATE TRANSCENDS religious, local Government and even party lines.”(PATRIOTIC BAO)
# ” My VISION for a PROSPEROUS EKITI is CLEAR, but I CANNOT do it ALONE. But I CAN DO it TOGETHER with YOU.”(VISIONARY BAO)
# ” Our FOCUS on HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT will be driven by four components EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, WATER, SANITATION and HYGIENE (WASH) and SOCIAL INVESTMENT.
These areas recognize the foundation for a productive workforce, is a healthy and knowledgeable workforce.”( EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE BAO)
#” In the DELIVERY of my MANIFESTO to the good people of Ekiti State, we PROMISED to ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS at ALL LEVELS, and the citizenry home and abroad on how we will clearly carry out our mandate.” (EXEMPLARY LEADER)
# “I had the opportunity of meeting with some illustrious sons and daughters of Ekiti who live and work in the Diaspora, SHARING WITH THEM some of our LOFTY IDEAS of DEVELOPMENT and GOOD GOVERNANCE .”( OPEN-MINDED BAO)
#”Yesterday, in the company of few members of Ekiti APC, I ENGAGED the INFORMAL SECTOR comprising of ARTISANS and BUSINESS OWNERS in the State.
The meeting presented us A HUGE OPPORTUNITY to interact with KEY STAKEHOLDERS and delibrate on VITAL ISSUES of ECONOMIC GROWTH. In the course of our sectoral engagements, we shed more lights on our agenda on Human Capital Development, as well as Youth Development and Job Creation.”
#” Our PROMISE to CREATE JOBS is premised on the UNDERSTANDING that JOB CREATION is an OUTCOME, not an ACTIVITY. With this in mind, we have identified some of the drivers, markets and industries that create jobs
and intend to nurture them and give them the enabling structures and support required to deliver the jobs we need.”
#” In the fold of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), we have embarked on ISSUE-BASED CAMPAIGN that brings GREATER PROMISES to the people of EKiti. In the light of this development and according to the set rules and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), we remain committed to true democratic process that promotes peace, equity and fairness.”(A FAIR AND JUST BAO)
#” We have joined the coalition of NGOs in Ekiti and across the country including the Women Development Initiative (NIGAWD), non-Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWIP), and National Democratic Institute to ensure a credible and fair election come June 18, 2022.” (ADVOCATE OF FAIRNESS BAO)
#” It is INNATE of EVERY EKITI INDIGENE to STRIVE for the PEAK of SUCCESS, and this is evident in the life of GOVERNOR FAYEMI who has shown great character, discipline and courage in his journey as a public servant and a political leader.”(INSPIRATION)
# Our Priorities
*Grow the economy and create jobs for our
young people
* Complete strategic infrastructure projects in
transport, agriculture and power designed to
improve quality of life for all and make Ekiti
competitive for businesses of all sizes.”
#” As the CHILD of TWO TEACHERS who has BENEFITED from a SOLID EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, it is my duty to ensure that our CHILDREN have ACCESS to the SAME OPPORTUNITY.” (A TOTAL LEADER BAO)
# “TOGETHER with YOU
let’s KEEP EKITI WORKING.”(A TEAM- WORKING BAO)
# ” TOMORROW marks the BEGINNING of a JOURNEY that holds GREATER PROMISES for the good PEOPLE of EKITI State as I make a public presentation of my MANIFESTO, a document that contains the ROAD MAP for a more PROSPEROUS Ekiti.”( VISIONARY BAO)
# ” EMPATHY is a GREAT TOOL in the HANDS of a CREDIBLE LEADER. CONSISTENTLY, we MUST CARE for our VULNERABLE CITIZENS. In Ekiti, our drive for values restoration lies in the GENUINENESS of our ACTIONS.” (COMPASSIONATE BAO)
# ” To cater for our children, women, and the elderly, we must institutionalize policies and process for quality service delivery through a sustainable Social Investment plan.”( MASSES LOVER BAO)
# ” DEVOTION to FAMILY GROWTH yields a BETTER SOCIETY we can all be proud of. As a PROUD Ekiti MAN from IKOGOSI, I am COMMITTED to the WELL-BEING of my FAMILY and my IMMEDIATE ENVIRONMENT. That way, I am able to SHOW LOVE, CARE and COMPASSION to my people.”( AN ARDENT LOVER OF FAMILY)
# ” To be a GREAT LEADER is to have the ABILITY to INFLUENCE a VIABLE SOCIETY.”( VISIONARY AND EXEMPLARY LEADER)
#” Our CONNECTIONS, POWER, HUMAN and MATERIAL RESOURCES must be HARNESSED for the COLLECTIVE GOOD of our LAND.”(PATRIOTIC BAO)
# ” EKITI PEOPLE are PRAGMATIC, INTELLIGENT, HARD-WORKING, HONOURABLE & RELIABLE. ”
# “My VALUES & TRAJECTORY has DEFINED me to be SOMEONE who has (3Cs) CHARACTER, COMPETENCE & COMPASSION embedded in me.”( A TOTAL LEADER)
# “My STORY is NOTHING DIFFERENT from the NORMAL EKITI PERSON who is DILIGENT and
COMMITTED to doing the RIGHT THING. It’s a new day, don’t be scared to WIN,
# “Every ACCOMPLISHMENT starts with the DECISION to try.”( A GO-GETTER BAO)
#”We will be BETTER TOGETHER if we do the RIGHT THINGS. Your INSPIRATION & SUPPORT HAS BROUGHT me this FAR.”
#” I have been INVOLVED in the GOVERNMENT of EKITI STATE holding different POSITIONS for 11 out of the 25 YEARS of the state’s existence.”( EXPERIENCED BAO)
# ” I’m CLOSE to many Ekiti LEADERS, including former Governor Adebayo and Governor Fayemi and I’m loyal to all my leaders and elders of our party, including my ward chairman in Ikogosi Ekiti.” (MENTORSHIP)
In the light of the aforementioned and for Ekiti State to Witness More Peace, Progress and Prosperity,
VOTE BAO/MCA FOR GOVERNOR!
VOTE APC
Oke Aruleba @ Deprof
University Lecturer,
Ikere Indigene
08027906799
leorexinitiatives@gmail.com