2023: participation in securing votes for Makinde needed, Group charges PLWD

…..as gov’s aide counsels on collection of PVC

From Ogundele Olanrewaju

People with disabilities have been charged to use their voting power for the continuity of special treatments being enjoyed under the present administration in Oyo state.

The leaders of the group gave the charge during a one day voter education and sensitization forum program organized by the special Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Persons with Special needs, Mr Timothy Sunday.

National Daily news state house correspondent who covered the event which was held at the house of Chiefs, state Secretariat Agodi Ibadan.

People living with disabilities across the Geo Political zones of Oyo state on Thursday converged on the house of Chiefs, state Secretariat Agodi Ibadan, to discuss their roles to choose political leaders of their choice in the next coming general election.

Speaking at the program, the Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Persons with Special needs, Mr Timothy Sunday, who convened the program, noted that the present administration in the state under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde had supported people living with disabilities in all ramifications hence the need to pay back with their political power and strength.

While Sensitizing the participants, The Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the ndependent Electoral Commission Mr Mutiu Agboke, who was represented by INEC Head of unite gender, Mrs Catherine Ogbu, lamented the inability of the people with disabilities to fully participate in the electoral process during the 2019 general election.

He urged them to get their Permanent Voters Cards intact, in order to elect candidates of their choice come 2023 general elections.

In their various reactions, some of the participants commended the Organizer and Governor Seyi Makinde for giving them due recognitions in his government.

The program was graced by some notable state political functionaries.