Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has denied reports in some quarters that he is planning to impose who succeeds him in the build-up to the September 22 governorship election.
He told a group of social media influencers yesterday in Osogbo, the state capital, that in a situation where a large number of people decides who rules them, it is impossible for him to place a candidate above the others.
The governor noted that political power lies in the sovereignty of the people, adding that the people should wait for the primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to know who will lead the state after him.
Aregbesola added: “There is no such thing as imposition in the coming elections. On my successor, democracy is about the people. It is not about the individual; it is all about what the people want. I rest my case.
“I have a succession plan and I will work hard at it within the limits for what God allows. I am passionate about a worthy successor. Imposition is like influencing all that someone does in life.
“When I supported with my total strength Senator Mudashiru Husain in the last Osun West senatorial election, our party lost the election as the people wanted otherwise. So, forget about imposition. We are conducting the primary and whoever wins will be backed by all.â€
The governor also debunked speculations that he would return to Lagos for a senatorial contest, saying he would remain in Osun State to increase his political clout.
Aregbesola said: “I’m negotiating for a piece of land to build my house in Osogbo. I’m going to be the ‘guru’ here. As to pursuing a senatorial ambition in Lagos, don’t think about it.
“My wife has been complaining that I have been spending too much time with governance. What I know now is that when I leave office, I want to return to my wife.â€
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