Bayo Adelabu Penkelemesi on Saturday, the 25th of August visited the political leaders in Ibarapa area. He paid a courtesy visit to the zone as part of his ongoing consultation visit to the local government councils in Oyo State. This event took place after he completed the whole eleven local governments in Ibadan and the four local governments in Oyo town.
The political leaders he met with in Ibarapa include: Hon Aro Ojegoke, Alh O. M Abass, Chief T. A. A Aderele, Elder Dayo Adeola (Ibarapa-East), S. O Olasunsi (Ibarapa Central), Francis Niyi Babalola (Ibarapa North) and the zonal leader for the whole Ibarapa - Pa T. A Jolaoso
While addressing the leaders, Bayo Adelabu Penkelemesi said he had earlier paid a courtesy visit to the leaders few months back while he was with the CBN, that when he resigns from the apex bank, he would make a more official consultation.
He said back then people didn't have much believe in his aspiration due to his commitment with the CBN. Now that he has resigned he his back to plead with the leaders for their support.
He mentioned how the president, Mohammadu Buhari is much aware of his aspiration, the governor, Abiola Ajimobi including the national party leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
His antecedents and background is well known to the people of Oyo state, particularly the party leaders, the family is well known for their love and passion for the people of the state, the impoverished, the middle class and the elite.
He also reminded the leaders that many people are also aspiring for this same seat as governor of Oyo State including the indigenes of Ibarapa, even with similar educational background and qualifications. He reminded them of how democracy have matured to a level where the party ideologies are of less importance, which has aided the easy movement along the party lines from the progressive to the conservatives.
He emphasised how he has learnt to make money all his life, the low budgets synonymous with the Oyo state finances and allocations deserve someone with the knowledge and experience on how to make money and expand wealth. The rich family background is also to be considered as it goes a long way in placing trust and believe in the people especially those with sincere purpose to serve the people of Oyo state and make a better society for the people at large.
He didn't forget to mention the array of leaders in their midst, the Ibadan top party leaders present which should set a precedence for where Ibadan is headed towards 2019. The likes of Alhaji Mufutau Adisa, Wale Sanusi, Alhaji Babatunde Ore of Ona-Ara LG.
Many salient issues concerning the situation with regards to politics were discussed and different suggestions were raised and fears were allayed. Pa T. A Jolaoso then thanked the elders who came along with Bayo Adelabu for their comforting replies and suggestions, they prayed afterwards for the success of Bayo Adelabu Penkelemesi aspiration come 2019.
Afterwards, Bayo Adelabu Penkelemesi paid a consultation visit to the party executives of the zone and finally to all the party members at the zonal meeting point also in Ibarapa.
Video of the visit to Ibarapa zone can be viewed HERE