Akala warry of opposition
Governor Adebayo
Alao-Akala of Oyo state, on Thursday, told his campaign team not to
underestimate the strength of the opposition as they work towards
ensuring his return to office in the 2011 elections.
The governor, who
addressed members of the Akala/Arapaja 2011 Campaign Organisation
during the inauguration of directors of committees of the organisation
and formal flag-off of his campaign for the governorship race, said
though he is sure of victory at the poll,still no stone must be left
unturned concerning their preparation.
He told the
campaigners to be ready to ‘‘kill an ant with the sledge hammer’’ as
they map out strategies. The campaign organisation, headed by Ademola
Ojo, former chairman of the Ibadan North Local government, has eight
committees to take care of all aspects of its activities.
Mr Alao-Akala
promised to always ensure that he discusses issues during his
campaigns, and not engage the oppositions in image smearing.“Surely, we
will meet obstacles. We will try and address issues and not involve in
frivolous debates or campaign of calumny. We will tell the people what
we want to do and what we have done,” he said.
Mr Alao-Akala boasted of possessing the richest credential among all
the contestants vieing for the governorship post,he revealed that his
long years in government and public service makes all the
difference.Alerting the team of the enormity of the work ahead, the
governor pointedly told them that the task might involve them, working
24 hours a day to get things done properly. He told members of the team
to work together as a team in order to achieve the goal.“I want you to
be seen as good team players and not to behave like Mr. Know It All.
Everybody knows something. When you are in the dark, make sure you
consult your colleagues who know better than you in that area,” he
admonished.
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