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The senator representing Ogun East and former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, on Friday, stated that the creation of a new state from the old Ijebu Province, comprising the Remo and Ijebu divisions, might not be an easy task, but it is long overdue and achievable.
Daniel emphasised the need for the people of Remo and Ijebu to unite and avoid divisive tendencies that could hinder the realisation of this long-standing aspiration.
The former governor made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the palace of the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi.
Daniel acknowledged that the controversies surrounding the creation of a new state could have dissuaded him from pursuing the cause, but he resolved to act with courage, drawing inspiration from the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
He said: “Our late sage, Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo, faced similar crossroads where he had to choose between what he believed was right and doing nothing. He chose the path of honour and conviction, ignoring mundane sentiments and criticisms.
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