JUST IN: Settle finally settle for Akeem Olatunji as next Oluyole chairman
MOUTHPIECE NGR reports that the current chairman of Oluyole local government, Hon. Settle Olaide Popoola has finally accepted the nomination of Akeem Olatunji as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming 2024 local government election.
The development comes hours after MOUTHPIECE NGR had earlier reported that community leaders, Baales and other traditional leaders in Oluyole local government threw their weight behind the nomination of Akeem Olatunji as the next chairman of Oluyole local government.
Settle made his acceptance and endorsement known in a statement personally signed by him via a WhatsApp group at the wee hour of Friday.
He wrote: “The very first day God has created the whole universe was the day he has appointed those who are going to rule the affairs of men.
“My principal and benefactor have spoken and to me his decision is the FINAL.Ingratitude they say is the worst of vices while gratitude is the best of virtues.Im very grateful to my benefactor Governor Seyi Makinde for picking me from nowhere and allowed me to manifest.I appreciate the unquantified support given to me by his Excellency which has helped me greatly in delivering on my mandate to the good people of Oluyole local government.Once again,Im extremely grateful sir.
“To my Egbon of life Engr Akeem Olatunji its a well deserved victory. I wish you success in the journey to make Oluyole greater.Congratulations my man.
“Finally,I appeal to the leaders of our party in Oluyole local government and all my supporters generally to remain calm.Governor Seyi Makinde is our leader and benefactor and he has taken the best decision.This is the best time to show that we love the governor and our great party PDP.
God bless Oyo state
God bless Governor Seyi Makinde
God bless Oluyole LG
I remain your loyal servant
Settle Olaide Popoola.