10 Reasons Rauf Aregbesola Won 2014 Osun Guber Election

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Sunday, 10 August 2014

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Following INEC’s declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as winner of the Osun State gubernatorial election, here’s an outline of 10 factors that propelled Aregbesola’s victory over PDP candidate, Otunba Iyiola Omisore, and other candidates in the race.
POLITICAL MACHINERY/CAMPAIGN STRATEGY

Rauf Aregbesola, a former commissioner in Lagos State, is reputed to have built a strong political machinery which has worked for his re-election. Aside his visible followers, Aregbesola succeeded in building a political machinery that was practically devoid of external influence. His campaign strategy was also very tight, as it also extended to the social media.

SUPPORT FROM ALL EX-OSUN GOVERNORS

Gov. Aregbesola succeeded in having all the former governors of the state to support his re-election bid. They are Isiaka Adeleke, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Bisi Akande.

MILITARY PRESENCE

The heavy presence of military personnel, police, men of State Security and other forces apparently got Aregbesola more sympathy votes. A lot of political observers claim their presence was to intimidate Aregbesola and his supporters.

SEVERAL PROJECTS

Gov. Aregbesola also won the hearts of the electorate through the several projects especially road construction he embarked on. His policy on education especially rebuilding public school and the introduction of ‘Opon Imon’ (Tablets) to schools made him popular.

GRASSROOTS SUPPORT

A lot of comments about Rauf Aregbesola have indicated that he is a thorough-bred grass root politician who is in touch with the people.

LATE BOLA IGE

The controversies surrounding the death of Chief Bola Ige, the first Executive Governor of old Oyo State from which Osun State was created, worked against Iyiola Omisore, who was detained but later freed by the court.

RELIGION

A school of thought believes that larger population of Muslims in the state must have added to the victory of Aregbesola.

SUPPORT OF APC GOVERNORS & CHIEFTAINS

Gov. Aregbesola also got the support of several APC governors and chieftains who gave their support.
Credit: CityPeople

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