In the early hour of Friday, the erstwhile deputy Speaker of Ondo State House of Assemby and a two-term legislator representing Owo Constituency (I) , Hon. Ayo Arowelele paid a courtesy call to the LG Central Working Committee of PDP at its Secretariat at Opposite Oba Olagbegi Event Centre in the ancient town.
The seasoned and reserved but vibrant and dynamic grassroots mobilizer and astute politician with great administrative acumen, tactics and strategies was accompanied by the Director General of his Campaign Organization , Barr. (Ch.) Ojo Kunle Ijalana who double-standard as High Ch. Adanigbo Olula (Oshoko) of Iloro Quarter and a few others who are his close political associates. Some of them are Hon. Osennuwa Olabode( Opolo) ; Mr Oshoton Adewale ,his personal assistant; and Pastor Ade Arowelele as well as Hon. Ayomide Alagbaka , Hon. Kola Ayorinde , Alhaja Olayinka among other important political bigshots.
While formally receiving Rt Hon. Arowelele and his entourage ,the Publicity Secretary of the party , Akogun Olaniyi Folahanmi discribed the political gladiator as a great grassroots mobilizer who is always a man of the people considering his people-oriented programmes, projects and policies while he was representing the people between 2007 through 2015 in the State Assembly.
For the Chairman of the party in the LGA, High Ch. Idris Okeowo Olafimihan-Asaba, he described Arowelele as a God-fearing politician and distinguished personality and community leader who is also a great humanitarianist and philanthropist with a large heart and a deep pockets considering his face of hope and constant reach to the downtrodden.
While introducing the political juggernaut whose declaration of ambition for House of Representatives was the mandate of the courtesy call, Ijalana described Rt. Hon. Ayo Arowelele,his principal, as a round peg in a round hole for the Green Chamber. " I'm here to present to you my principal,Rt.Hon. Ayo Arowelele whose is a household name in Ondo State. I never support a failure, so you will understand my position. He is a performer whose records as a MHA have not been surpassed by his predecessors and successors alike." He further added, " In advanced democracy , the party truly belongs to the people especially the party Executive Committee members at the unit, local government level, and state /federal level. You are all very important, and as a former candidate of this party in the past,I know the way things are done. My principal as I can authoritatively tell you is readily prepared in all ramifications to run ,to win the ticket and become the MHR for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency. So, I have no doubt in my mind that this election is a done deal if Ayo Arowelele is on the ballot."
"Our mission is to provide a paradigm shift. Our interest is to build new confidence in representation. We are going to raise new men and women for leadership positions and provide job opportunities for our teeming youth population and consequently empowerment for our womenfolks. Arowelele is going to be another Hon. Alaba-Lad Ojomo in the green Chamber with impeccable track records of meritorious performance if elected as MHR", he succinctly submitted.
In his brief address as he is often fond of brevity and great action, Arowelele said, " I was once here , and I promised to come back in due course. We have consulted widely; and knowing God Almighty is in the project with my People's support, I'm here again to beg for your total supported and votes as I declare my aspiration for House of Representatives ( Owo/Ose). My scorecards are my excellent representation and enviable track records of performance which have not been surpassed by anyone as we speak. My preparation is thorough , and you will not be disappointed if you trust me with this mandate. I shall deliver on my terms."
Before proceeding to address the statutory delegates from the eleven wards in Owo LGA, the thro of Mrs Yemisi Emmanuel, Alhaji Isiaka Obanigba ( Prof. Kadara) and Ch. Oronbato ,in their prayers expressed confidence in the capacity of the political bigwig who they described as a great performer.
While addressing the delegates comprising of Ward Vice-Chairmen, Secretaries,Youth Leaders and Women Leaders, Arowelele gave them reasons why he is the preferred candidate. " The task before us is enormous. We are in opposition, but our opponent,the ruling APC is ready to take the stage by any means. I have friends and supporters across the different political divides, and my experience as winners of the two consecutive elections previously is a key factor. Our tentacles are widely spread beyond Owo and Ose. Surely, we are on ground, and we are loaded with all that is needed to win anytime any day. Please, support me with your votes."
Ijalana quickly added," we are going to set a new benchmark in representation. We shall constantly engage you all and the other constituents in a town hall meeting beside knowing you individually. Ours is to create a new beginning and build trust in our people and gain their confidence in the system. We want to make things work again. Our greatest desire for now is to enjoy your full support for this project." He stressed vehemently," We must continue to breed new leaders and invest in quality followership. Arowelele is the new face of hope , and this is the time to begin this futuristic ideology that is innovative and appreciable."
With the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms now by this political gladiator, the ball has been set rolling. However, the former lawmaker would need to visit the twenty- three political wards in the federal constituency to further abreast the party members especially the delegates of his aspiration.
As it stands now, the political rumble for the coveted position shall be fierce considering the array of political juggernauts that are eyeing it. The former MHR and Pro-Chancellor of Achievers University, Dr Bode Ayorinde; Hon.( Prince) Alaba-Lad Ojomo also a two-term MHR and performer and Comr. Oluseyi Gabriel Ogundare (OGO), a new breed and vibrant young politician will in due course jostle for the coveted seat in the primary barring all unforseen circumstances.
