By Mojisola Oladele
The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun says giving back to society should be the paramount purpose of Governance.
Prince Egbedun stated this during an Empowerment Programme for Youths in Odo- Otin Local Government, held in Asi town.
Prince Egbedun explained that given the economic situation in the country, it was imperative for political officeholders to effectively serve those who voted them into power.
While appreciating God for his position as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly, Prince Egbedun assured members of his constituents that the Empowerment Programmes would be a continuous one.
In separate remarks, the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Akinyode Oyewusi, Majority Leader, Mr. Babajide Kofoworola, and member representing Obokun State Constituency, Prince Adewumi Adeyemi urged members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP not to relent in giving the party and the Speaker unflinching support.
The lawmakers, who lauded the State Governor for giving them a level playing ground, noted that contrary to the opposition Party, PDP is a party that considered the plight of the masses.
They noted that the Motorcycles, cash gifts and food items would go a long way in alleviating the sufferings of the People in Odo Otin Local Government.
While emphasizing that the recent empowerment programme was the best in the series the Speaker had engaged in, the PDP Chairman, Odo Otin Local Government, Mr. Taiwo Olatunji appreciated Prince Egbedun and prayed to God to continue to guide him through his future activities.
Items distributed to the Party members included thirty motorcycles, 750 food items and cash gifts for 750 for 50 people in each ward.
Meanwhile, a former lawmaker during the 7th Assembly, Prince Michael Adetoyi and his followers from Odo Otin Local Government, officially decamped from the All Progressive Congress, APC to the People’s Democratic Party.
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