A physically-challenged in Ibadan, Oyo State and convener of “Disables for Oyo Progress”, Wasiu Nurudeen, has donated N120,000 in support of the legal representation for the Governor-elect, Mr. Seyi Makinde, at Election Petitions Tribunal.
Makinde, who was the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, was declared winner of the keenly contested election after polling 515,621 votes to defeat Adelabu, who had 357,982.
Nurudeen, a graduate of The Polytechnic, Ibadan and an athlete in the employment of the state, told reporters at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, that he was doing it in recognition of Makinde’s philanthropic gesture to the vulnerable over the years.
He said it was obvious that the mandate given to Makinde at the last governorship election was the true wish of the people.
According to him, he took the decision to defend the votes of the people, especially the physically-challenged, who despite their challenges, went out en-masse to vote for the PDP candidate.
“To prove my support for the governor-elect in our dear state, I have donated N120,000 to support our governor. The only thing we are expecting from the governor-elect is good governance. Every group, organisation, individual and the traditional institution should feel the presence of government in the state,” he said.
