By; OLADELE ADEDAYO, Ado-Ekiti
The gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni has expressed dissatisfaction on how most of the projects he initiated during his first term in office have been abandoned or outrightly jettisoned by the successive governments in the state.
Oni, who was in the saddle between 2007- 2010 in Ekiti State, however pledged to reintroduce such and come up with people oriented programmes and policies if elected again in the state governorship election slated for June 18, this year.
The SDP governorship candidate stated this during the party’s electioneering campaigns across the towns and villages of the Ekiti East Local Council Area of the state at the weekend.
Oni who noted that the situation is negatively affecting economic activities of the people in the area, promised to reconnect the area to the national grid within six months, if elected governor.
Oni who led his campaign team to the traditional rulers and people of Omuooke, Araromi Ugheshi, Kota, Ilasa, Ikun, Omuo Obadore, and Isinbode areas of the local government, urged them to vote for SDP, saying the party will bring .progress and development to every part of the state.
“We want to offer the government that will bring a new lease of life to our people. I understand that there is no electricity in this area in the last ten year, this will be addressed within the first six months of government. We brought 33KVA here during our first to boost electricity.
“Also, during our government then, we set in motion the process of establishing a trailer park in Omuooke and a yam market in Ilasa Ekiti to aid exportation of the food crop, all of these were done to boost the economy of this area and provide employment opportunities for our people, the projects have since been abandoned and while others were totally jettisoned.
“This is the reason why development has eluded this area, but we will make necessary effort to bring them back come up with other new projects to better the lots of our people.
“Like we did the last time we were in government, we will provide water, that is why we put in place then pumping stations in Ilasa and Isinbode.
“We will also ensure free education and free meals for our school children. The progress of Ekiti is everybody’s responsibility.
“I want to enjoin you all to come out on the day of election to vote and also protect your votes at your respective polling units. A vote for SDP and white horse is a vote for progress”.
In his response, the Olomuooke, Oba Adebayo Otitoju Valentine who prayed for Oni, said he had identified major challenges facing the area, urging him to fulfill his promises when he gets there.
“We know your antecedents and you are not a stranger to us. You always fulfill promises. You were instrumental to the freedom we are enjoying now and we are building on it”.
The Alahan of Ahan Ayegunle, Oba Durojaye Jegede Mathew,however demanded construction of good road to his community, establishment of primary and secondary schools, provision of potable water, electricity, youth empowerment and appointment for the sons and daughters of the community.
