A social critic and activist, Samuel Timilehin Adeniran has declared his ambition to run for chairmanship position of Ogbomoso South local governmentarea of Oyo State.
Adeniran, a 27-year-old graduate student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, made this known on Sunday evening via Facebook account.
He wrote, “as we prepare for the primaries of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), I humbly write to inform you formally of my ambition to contest as a candidate for the exalted office of Executive Chairman Ogbomoso South Local Government Area and to seek for your support in emerging as the party candidate in the forthcoming Oyo State Local Government Elections.
“I am Adeniran Samuel Timilehin, a fresh graduate of Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology,Ogbomoso where I obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Urban And Regional Planning.
“I am an activist, societal change advocate and a social mobiliser.
“Born on 15th of December, 1996 to the families of Mr and Mrs. Adeniran, both renowned, seasoned and disciplined skilled trader.
“I am an aborigine of Abolugbu Compound in Kolara area of Ogbomoso and raised in Offa, Kwara State where I had my primary and secondary education.
“I have been very active in the politics of Kwara state for 12 years as a grassroot foot-soldier, strategist and social mobiliser. My involvement in politics stems from my deep-rooted belief in the continuous improvement of mankind.
“In the course of time and with garnered experiences, I have come to the conclusion that welfare advancement of people, society and humanity remains the major purpose of government and hallmark of a public servant.
“I have at all times devoted myself to the positive advancement of humanity at every inch of opportunities that cross my way as my modest contributions to societal change.
“For me, there is no other place I call home other than Ogbomoso where I have lived most of my life, especially with my unique background as an aborigine of Abolugbu in Kolara, raised in Arowomole, and maternal root from Ogbomoso South, Olode compound precisely.
“As a party faithful, my loyalty to our common cause and respect for our party leaders is sacrosanct. I have strived at all times to show consideration for the feelings of others.
“Sir/Ma, it is against this background that I am convinced that I possess the required experience and exposure to give our local government its deserved stewardship.
“I certainly cannot go this alone, I count on your support and hopefully believe you will give it willingly,” he wrote.
