By; Odeyemi Samuel, Akure.
It was a jolly homecoming for Dr. Olu Agunloye, the Governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), as he took his campaign to his former Alma Mater; Saint Andrews primary school Idimoge and Saint Mary’s primary school, Yaba, popularly called Agbala Maria where he later completed his primary education.
He moved round Moferere market amidst market Women and other traders canvassing for support through their votes by November 26, 2016.
He later had a brief visit to the house of Pa Ilemobayo, along Okedibo street, where he grew up as a youth in the mid fifties, the oldest tenant in the house, a Tailor, Pa Moshood Adegoke however testified to the fact as they exchanged pleasantries after over four decades of separation.
The current Sasere of Ondo kingdom, High Chief Olu Adeduro also recalled their days at High school when they grew up from form one to five before they were separated when Dr. Agunloye had to sojourn in other area of human endeavour.
Later in the day, the SDP governorship candidate had brief meeting with several interest groups in Ondo kingdom. First was the Lojas from Ondo East and West local governments who had gathered at the Loja House to express their support for the candidature of Agunloye.
While pledging their total support, they all spoke with one voice requesting that the Governorship candidate remember to visit the issue of bad roads that is confronting every community as soon as he gets to powder.
The Hausa and Igbo communities were not left out as they endorsed Dr. Agunloye and his Deputy, Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins as their next Governor.
In his response, Dr. Agunloye promised to develop the two groups by introducing those ventures that will improve their business such as construction of good roads and introduction of ”soft loans” to enhance their economy.
