My late Father’s legacy responsible for my political success- Oyo Speaker

Ogundoyin said this today while addressing newsmen at the 28th year
memorial anniversary of his late father, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin held in his
hometown, Eruwa.
Speaking on the legacy of his late father, Adebo Ogundoyin noted that the
late business mogul and philanthropist had engraved his name in history and
can never be forgotten among his people.
According to him, his father’s legacy, which motivated his political ambitious
has undoubted contributed to his swift rise in politics.
“My late dad’s commitment to humanity motivated me to join politics,
because I believe it is the biggest stage where lot of lives can be impacted.
“My constituency accepted me and supported my ambition, and it is obvious
that we have to sustain, the late Chief’s humanity legacy.
“My mummy, Chief Mrs. Tina Ogundoyin is doing very well in that aspect and
we the children too have joined her.
“I started my foundation sometimes ago and as a public office holder now, it
is an opportunity to do more,” he added.
The late Chief Ogundoyin was a business mogul of global repute, and an
applauded philanthropist whose records of developmental contribution to his
people is unmatched, even decades after his death.
Speaking on his legislative assignment, he said that the plan of the 9th
assembly will unveil its legislative agenda immediately after resumption.
The lawmakers who were inaugurated June 10, were to resume legislative
activities fully 25th of June.
According to him, the lawmakers are ready to make significant contributions
towards the development of the state through passing of quality bills and
formulating policies that can improve the lives of the people.
He said, “So far, the 4th assembly is the most successful Oyo state
parliament, considering the bills passed, policies initiated and other
legislative achievements.
“We have the records, we have studied them and our goal as the 9th
assembly is to beat all records previous assemblies recorded.
“Thus, to achieve this proposed fits, we know we have to hit the ground
running, and we are doing this in harmony with the Executive arm, led by
Governor Seyi Makinde.”

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