Bamidele Opeyemi vows to donate his
salaries to charity if elected governor of Ekiti.
Labour party governorship
candidate in the June 21election in Ekiti, Mr Opeyemi Bamidele has vowed not to
collect salaries and emoluments throughout his four year tenure if elected
governor of the state.
The former Lagos State commissioner made the vow on
Thursday while campaigning at Igede-Ekiti in Irepodun/ Ifelodun Local Government
Area.Bamidele, a member of the House of Representatives, said he would rather
open a specialaccount for his salaries and emoluments to cater for the
vulnerable persons in the society.He said that his salaries and allowances at
the National Assembly were being utilised to give succour to the needy and
vulnerable in the society.
“I have been blessed by God in all my areas of
endeavours.“The best way to appreciate God is to give back to the people,’’ he
said.While commending the current administration in the state for doing its
best, Bamidele stated that he is in the race to do better things for the people
of Ekiti.
He also pledged not to seek a second term if he winsthe election,
saying ‘four years is enough for anyone to implement his programmes
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