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…conderm use of security agencies to intimidate opposition by APC
A leading opposition Gubernatorial Candidate of People’s Democratic Party in Ogun State, Hon Oladipupo Adebutu have promised to be media friendly if he is elected at the poll tomorrow.
Hon Adebutu made this known yesterday night after meeting with members of the forth estate in Abeokuta, the state capital, promised to provide a conducive atmosphere for their practice in the state.
He also said his government will create a synergy for free press and welfarism for the practitioners, for them to contribute their quota to development of democracy in the state.
Hon Adebutu however, condemned the attack and intimidation of opposition by the government of All Progressive Congress in the state. He explained that political intolerance may not allow state policing to work in our society. He added that ,” If the governor had power over the state security agencies, he would have used them against his political opponents instead of the thugs chasing our people.”
Hon Adebutu renewed his assurance to deliver the state from political jobbers whose goal is to milk the treasury and take the gateway state many steps backward.
In his remark, the chairman of Ogun State Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju appreciated the guber candidate for his recognition of the forth estate.
He used the opportunity to inform Hon Adebutu that the crisis at the council had been resolved with his emergence as the chairman last year, that members are in unison.