A socio- political volunteer group,"De Raufs" yesterday declared that its Director General and leading human rights activist in Nigeria, Comrade Amitolu Shittu did not have political ambition as being peddling around Osun State and beyond by some romour mongers,saying that the socio-volunteer group was formed to support the good works of Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola in the State and as well to propagate his good ideals,philosophies and governance beyond the shore of the
State and 2014.
Clarifying the position of the group yesterday at the Public Presentation of the Irepodun Local government chapter of the group, its State Chairman, Mallam Musliu Idowu Oladimeji maintained that 'De Raufs' group was not established as a platform to contest any office during the forthcoming elections but to support Ogbeni Aregbesola because of his (Aregbesola) passion for development of the State in all ramifications.
Mallam Oladimeji who further disclosed that the position of the group does not tantamount to the disqualification of their leader from seeking political office in the land but to let the public know what the group stands for, describing him(Shittu) as trusted and tested ardent follower of the Late human right crusader, Chief Gani Fawehinmi,SAN and reliable leader of his people who is fit and qualify to contest for any elective position in the land.
His words: " It is amazing to hear from some quarters in Osun State that our Director General, Comrade Amitolu Shittu has political ambition and that is the reason why the socio-volunteer group,'De Raufs' was formed but I want to use this medium to openly debunk the rumour of De Raufs enemies who are surprising by the rising profile of the group and its leaders.I will like to say here that the enemies are using the rumour to discredit the volunteer group and its leaders before their mentee, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola because they are not comfortable again with the springing up of the group across the thirty(30) local governments including Modakeke area office of the State.
"Comrade Amitolu Shittu and few leaders of 'De Raufs' have been known as foremost human rights crusaders in the State and Nigeria but when we see that Governor Aregbesola is doing what he promised the people of the State during his sworn in ceremony at the Technical College, Osogbo in November 27th, 2010 and it would not augur well for us to go out and be criticizing the good works of Aregbesola than to support him"
'De Raufs' Chief who used the opportunity to call on the people of the State particularly, the people of Irepodun council area to join hands with other progressive minded people in supporting Governor
Aregbesola beyond 2014.
Speaking in the same vein, the Coordinator of De Raufs Volunteer group in the council area, Comrade Kamil Olawoyin stressed that the achievements of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola's administration have changed the face of the State beyond the expectation of the people, described
the group as movement that devoid of party,religion or ethnic biases that have cripple the country progress and development.
He said,"De Raufs is a movement which against money bag, cash and carry democracy that was trade mark of previous administration in the State of Osun.Like a tornado,De Raufs branches have emerged in Oyo, Lagos,Kaduna,Imo and River States including FCT,Abuja and still moving across the country.We have international branches in Ghana,Great Britain,United States of America, Germany,Japan,Canada and Malaysia. Our emergency is not for any other reason than to promote the good works of Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola beyond 2014" Earlier, the Chairman of the occasion, an Industrialist in the State, Alhaji Sulaiman Afolabi who was extremely excited at the event, declares his readiness to support the group in all ramifications, insisting that he always like to associate with the progressive people who are fighting for the cause of downtrodden masses which he noted ,found in the initiator and Director General of the group.
Alhaji Afolabi who doubles as State of Osun, Chairman of Petrol Dealer Association , stated that Governor Aregbesola came to rule the State not to enrich himself like previous governor and administrators, stressing that Ogbeni Aregbesola is example of American President, Barrack Obama who does not waste government resources on frivolities.
Petroleum Dealer boss who urged the people of the State particularly the members of the group to shine their eyes very well during the election and not to allow the money bag politicians to deceive them , praising the initiator and members of the group for choosing the right path in the political development of the State and Nigeria as a whole.
According to him, Today's programme is to enlighten the people to shine their eyes during the election and be wearied of money bags politicians.I was so flabbergasted with the massive road construction going on across the length and breadth of the State and I want to use this opportunity to appreciate Governor Rauf Aregbesola's gesture on education with Omeals,O'schools,O'Uniforms and initiative of Opon-Imo(Tablet of Knowledge) which is firts of its kind in the black race.I want you to know that I am not campaigning for anybody than to say nothing but truth and from today on, I voluntarily became the member of your group'De Raufs'.
State and 2014.
Clarifying the position of the group yesterday at the Public Presentation of the Irepodun Local government chapter of the group, its State Chairman, Mallam Musliu Idowu Oladimeji maintained that 'De Raufs' group was not established as a platform to contest any office during the forthcoming elections but to support Ogbeni Aregbesola because of his (Aregbesola) passion for development of the State in all ramifications.
Mallam Oladimeji who further disclosed that the position of the group does not tantamount to the disqualification of their leader from seeking political office in the land but to let the public know what the group stands for, describing him(Shittu) as trusted and tested ardent follower of the Late human right crusader, Chief Gani Fawehinmi,SAN and reliable leader of his people who is fit and qualify to contest for any elective position in the land.
His words: " It is amazing to hear from some quarters in Osun State that our Director General, Comrade Amitolu Shittu has political ambition and that is the reason why the socio-volunteer group,'De Raufs' was formed but I want to use this medium to openly debunk the rumour of De Raufs enemies who are surprising by the rising profile of the group and its leaders.I will like to say here that the enemies are using the rumour to discredit the volunteer group and its leaders before their mentee, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola because they are not comfortable again with the springing up of the group across the thirty(30) local governments including Modakeke area office of the State.
"Comrade Amitolu Shittu and few leaders of 'De Raufs' have been known as foremost human rights crusaders in the State and Nigeria but when we see that Governor Aregbesola is doing what he promised the people of the State during his sworn in ceremony at the Technical College, Osogbo in November 27th, 2010 and it would not augur well for us to go out and be criticizing the good works of Aregbesola than to support him"
'De Raufs' Chief who used the opportunity to call on the people of the State particularly, the people of Irepodun council area to join hands with other progressive minded people in supporting Governor
Aregbesola beyond 2014.
Speaking in the same vein, the Coordinator of De Raufs Volunteer group in the council area, Comrade Kamil Olawoyin stressed that the achievements of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola's administration have changed the face of the State beyond the expectation of the people, described
the group as movement that devoid of party,religion or ethnic biases that have cripple the country progress and development.
He said,"De Raufs is a movement which against money bag, cash and carry democracy that was trade mark of previous administration in the State of Osun.Like a tornado,De Raufs branches have emerged in Oyo, Lagos,Kaduna,Imo and River States including FCT,Abuja and still moving across the country.We have international branches in Ghana,Great Britain,United States of America, Germany,Japan,Canada and Malaysia. Our emergency is not for any other reason than to promote the good works of Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola beyond 2014" Earlier, the Chairman of the occasion, an Industrialist in the State, Alhaji Sulaiman Afolabi who was extremely excited at the event, declares his readiness to support the group in all ramifications, insisting that he always like to associate with the progressive people who are fighting for the cause of downtrodden masses which he noted ,found in the initiator and Director General of the group.
Alhaji Afolabi who doubles as State of Osun, Chairman of Petrol Dealer Association , stated that Governor Aregbesola came to rule the State not to enrich himself like previous governor and administrators, stressing that Ogbeni Aregbesola is example of American President, Barrack Obama who does not waste government resources on frivolities.
Petroleum Dealer boss who urged the people of the State particularly the members of the group to shine their eyes very well during the election and not to allow the money bag politicians to deceive them , praising the initiator and members of the group for choosing the right path in the political development of the State and Nigeria as a whole.
According to him, Today's programme is to enlighten the people to shine their eyes during the election and be wearied of money bags politicians.I was so flabbergasted with the massive road construction going on across the length and breadth of the State and I want to use this opportunity to appreciate Governor Rauf Aregbesola's gesture on education with Omeals,O'schools,O'Uniforms and initiative of Opon-Imo(Tablet of Knowledge) which is firts of its kind in the black race.I want you to know that I am not campaigning for anybody than to say nothing but truth and from today on, I voluntarily became the member of your group'De Raufs'.
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