I Will Run For Senate In 2019 – Ajimobi

BEVERLY HILLS, May 29, (THEWILL) – Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Monday said that he might consider contesting for Oyo South Senatorial District after completing his tenure as governor in 2019.

Ajimobi stated this in Ibadan during an interactive session with journalists to mark the `Democracy Day’ and his administration’s sixth anniversary.

The new declaration by the governor might pitch him against the incumbent, Adesoji Akanbi (APC-Oyo South), who was being rumoured to contest the governorship seat.

The governor, who is currently serving his second term as governor of Oyo State, which would end in May 29, 2019, had on several occasions stated that he would not contest any political position after his tenure as governor of the state in 2019.

Ajimobi who was a former Deputy Minority Whip of the upper chamber from 2003 to 2007 under the platform of Alliance for Democracy, AD, also revealed that he would unveil his successor in May 2018, saying he has identified five possible successors.

He insisted that his administration has set the standard that makes the governorship seat of the state too big for just anyone to occupy describing Oyo as one of the best managed states financially.

“Our achievements are very glaring for the people to see,” he stated.

“Let me tell you that the standard we have set was a reason for 34 aspirants now jostling to succeed me under the platform of APC.

“I have seen about five people who have the potentials to succeed me. I will let you know whoever will be my successor by May next year,” he said.

The governor added that whoever would succeed him must be fearless, intellectually sound, courageous and compassionate, adding that the person must be ready to give priority to the welfare of the people.