Obasanjo to Nigerians: Vote credible candidates – Thenigerialawyer

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, former President Olusegun
Obasanjo on Saturday urged Nigerians to vote for credible
candidates who will drive growth and development.

Obasanjo, who spoke at the 27th annual Owu National Convention
held in Iwo, Osun, said credible leadership would promote good
governance.

The former president, who said he would not campaign for any
particular candidate, urged Nigerians to vote wisely.

The Chairman of the Supreme Council of Owu Obas, Oba Hammed
Oyelude, said Owu being the largest Yoruba speaking ethnic group in
the South West Zone had been contributing to policy development in
the country.

Oyelude, who is the Olowu of Owu Kuta, said the Royal Union of
Owu People had been contributing to policy development in the
country.

He called on Owu people to participate in politics in order to
contribute to national development.

Oyelude also called on indigenes of Owu to support and vote for
any indigene contesting for any political office.

Dignitaries present at the occasion included Owu monarchs as
well as indigenes of the ethnic stock. (NAN)

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