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Residents of Ago-Are in ATISBO LGA of Oyo State have given a rousing reception to the former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo, during his first visit to his hometown since voluntarily resigning his appointment in the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde.
The reception, which took place at Ago-Are City Hall on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, attracted a large turnout of community leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, students, political functionaries and other residents, who gathered to demonstrate solidarity with the former commissioner.
The warm reception came amid the political developments surrounding his resignation, which was reportedly informed by personal conviction, and despite the relatively short period he spent as a member of the State Executive Council.
Speaking at the event, the Aare of Ago-Are, Oba Abodunrin Koforola, commended Ayobami Ojo for what he described as a demonstration of courage, commitment and strong personal conviction.
The traditional ruler observed that , it required uncommon determination for an individual occupying a prominent political position to relinquish the privileges and benefits associated with such an appointment in pursuit of his convictions, irrespective of the possible political implications.
The Paramount Ruler maintained that , the former commissioner had taken the decision in what he considered the overall interest of Ago-Are and its people, assuring him that the community would reciprocate his gesture in multiple ways.
He noted that the massive turnout at the reception was a clear demonstration of the people’s appreciation of Ojo’s political disposition and their readiness to stand by him as he navigates the next phase of his political journey.
The monarch further indicated that the community would continue to identify with the former commissioner, stressing that his decision had reinforced the importance of integrity, conviction and commitment to the collective interest of the people.
The gathering also provided an opportunity for residents and other stakeholders to express their support for the former Commissioner, with many viewing the reception as a demonstration of confidence in his leadership capacity and future political aspirations.
Most of the stakeholders who spoke at the occasion expressed satisfaction with the courage and conviction demonstrated by the former commissioner, declaring their collective readiness to identify with him and support him throughout his next political journey. They affirmed that the people of Ago-Are, as a community, were prepared to rally behind him and stand firmly by his political aspirations.