President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Senator Babafemi Ojudu as his Special Adviser on Political Matters even as the Action Group caucus of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State hailed the appointment.
In a statement, the group’s spokesperson, Segun Dipe, described the appointment as a New Year gift to the senator and the entire progressives in Ekiti State.
He said that the entire people of the state see Ojudu, who represented Ekiti Central Senatorial District in the Senate during the 7th Assembly between 2011 and 2015, as one of their very best.
“We are expressing confidence in him and assuring Mr. President that the Ojudu we know would prove his mettle as a round peg in a round hole.
“The Ojudu we know is a thoroughbred progressive and a conscientised politician to whom service and loyalty mean so much. He is a pro-democracy activist who paid more than his due to achieve democratic governance in Nigeria. Two qualities he keeps displaying everywhere he has worked or served are the passion to excel and selflessness. He sees every appointment as an opportunity to serve fellow human beings, be it as a professional journalist or as a career politician.
“We see Ojudu as a passionate citizen, a team player, an astute personality and a very humane fellow.
“He is accessible and down-to-earth. We are very certain that he will not perform any less in this appointment, rather his impact will be greatly felt by the government and the people of Nigeria.”
Meanwhile, a call has gone to every Ekiti State indigene, particularly the progressive ones, to see the appointment of Ojudu as a collective blessing and another confirmation that quality abounds among them.
Dipe said further in the statement: “It is a recognition of the values that we hold. Such vote of confidence, which is continually passed on us from time to time as a people with pride and integrity, cannot be rubbished by any negative personality that may be holding our people hostage as of today.
“We must hold firm to our beliefs and continually embrace the spirit of one for all and all for one. We must continue to prove to the world that we are well-nurtured and well-natured.” [myad]
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