Florence Ajimobi, widow of the late former governor of Oyo State Abiola Ajimobi, has debunked a report that she was offered slots in the cabinet of Governor Seyi Makinde.
Reacting to an online publication on behalf of Mrs Ajimobi, former special adviser on communication and strategy, Bolaji Tunji, said no such offer was made to her.
“This news is strange to us. We can state categorically that at no time was such an offer discussed.
“Mrs Ajimobi holds the governor in high regard. He has continued to exhibit good leadership traits while playing the politics of a unifier with the aim of bringing peace to the state, however, the report about commissionership slots overture could only be attributed to mischief makers,” he said.
Mr Tunji noted that during the last general elections, Mrs Ajimobi, Oyo State coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima (OTISHE) women’s presidential campaign organisation, worked for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“During the period, she engaged various stakeholders in the state such as the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Trade Associations, Market Men and Women, Muslim women groups, youths and students bodies among others in the build-up to the election.
“To her joy, her modest contributions led to an overwhelming victory for President Bola Tinubu with Oyo State having the highest votes in the South West states of Ogun, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo,” the statement added.
