A former Environment Commissioner in Ogun State, Tony Ojeshina, has become the gubernatorial candidate for the social democratic party (SDP) in Ogun state, ahead of the 2023 general election.
Party chairman Yinka Ola-Williams introduced Mr. Ojeshina to the public on Friday.
Mr. Ojeshina was a commissioner in the administration of former Governor Gbenga Daniel.
Speaking at the Sweet Sensation Hall ceremony site located in the Oke-Ilewo area of Abeokuta, Mr. Ojeshina said that, if elected, he would run state affairs without appropriations from the federal government.
He presented his manifesto to the public with the label ‘Creation of a Model State’.
Tony Ojeshina has become the Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State
He said his desire to seek the highest office in the state stems from a belief that the people deserve the best in government.
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“I see Ogun State not only as a bastion of hope but as a bastion of freedom and social justice. I see Ogun State undergoing socio-economic, political, human and developmental regeneration in the next four years,” he said.
The party’s standard-bearer said that with the experience he had accumulated, his mission at government house was to use his creative initiative alongside a team of intelligent, resourceful, dedicated and patriotic indigenous people from Ogun State.
“We will deploy the resources of Ogun State to create the atmosphere where all adults and children have the ability to create wealth for themselves.
“The people of Ogun State would have equal opportunities and a real platform to create the possibility of a better future.
“My dream state of Ogun is a state that will be economically and financially secure and sustainable, even if federal appropriations are not available. Today I present to you my government manifesto labeled, ‘Creating a model state’.
“I encourage all of our citizens to follow us in thoughts and prayers as we discuss and debate the true government.”