Teslim Folarin , PDP
governorship candidate in Oyo state at the just concluded
governorship election, has said he did not remove the transformer he donated to
a community in Ibadan after he lost out in the Governorship election. In a
press statement regarding the issue, Teslim said:
"It is with sadness that I learnt of a particular incident which purportedly took place in the Sabo area of Ibadan on Sunday.
I understand that
a transformer which I had donated to the community was the subject of
controversy between the youths of the area and some leaders with either side
accusing the other of trying to sell the transformer.
The PDP youths in
the area subsequently took the transformer to a safe place within Sabo area
itself pending an amicable resolution which I understand was resolved by the
leaders of the community.
Fact; I was not
aware of this incident until this morning when I was woken up with headlines
all over the internet that I had taken back the transformer because I had lost
an election. It is instructive to note that no media house had even contacted me to find out the truth.
I have since
contacted members of Sabo community and they confirmed that the matter has been
resolved.
Which brings me to
the worrying conclusion that a well orchestrated and sophisticated campaign of
calumny has begun against my person as a precursor to the 2019 elections. I
would advice my supporters to take heart and remain peaceful as this is only
one in a long line of attacks that I will expect from enemies of my progress.
For now it is a
time for healing and introspection, we have had a long campaign and everyone
needs to rest and thank God for his or her life before asking God to prolong
our lives to the said 2019.
I thank the good
people of Oyo state for your continued support."
One love.
Oloye Teslim Folarin
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