Bolaji Tunji, former Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to ex-governor of Oyo State, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has declared his intention to run for House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2023 general election.

Tunji, who was spokesman to the two-term former Governor Ajimobi, will vie for the House of Reps seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He announced his intention to run for Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal Constituency seat “after due consultations with all the gatekeepers and stakeholders of the Constituency”.

The former Special Adviser, who was also pioneer Managing Director and Editor in Chief of New Telegraph newspaper, was also the Executive Director and member of the Board of the Sun newspaper before joining the administration of the late former Governor Ajimobi.

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Tunji, a former Editor of The Nation newspaper and National Mirror, said he decided to throw his hat into the political ring because of the need to contribute his quota to his community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State and Nigeria at large.

He said: “We have always called for good governance and have also often criticized bad governance. It is time to practice what we have always preached- relevant, impactful, responsive and exemplary governance.

“The people of the Constituency need able, capable, dynamic, passionate and serious representation, devoid of sentiments. Someone that will work in their interest and bring the dividends of democracy to them. The era of picking candidates based on sentiments is over.

“What people need is someone who would represent them, who is serious and has the capacity to speak and act in their interest.”

The Star