Stranded Ogun State Athletes: Amosun intervenes, say it's the handiwork of his political enemies

Ogun state governor Ibikunle Amosun was shocked to read the disturbing news that the state athletes and officials were thrown out of their hotel rooms and seen loitering the streets of Abuja because the bus mearnt to convey the contingent back to Abeokuta developed serious fault and was withdrawn on Saturday.


Reacting through a very close confidant, the governor regrets this  unfortunate incident, stressing that his government values every Egba youth that is meaningfully contributing his/her quota to promoting and uplifting the image of the state.


"Governor Amosun is a man who rewards excellence and has been in contact with team Ogun from the first day of the festival to the very last day.


"He is shocked at this development, describing it as the handiwork of his political detractors. 


"Let me state here, that we are aware of various clandestine moves employed by the opposition to frustrate the good work of his excellency.  We are not going to allow this disturb or distract us going forward.
   

"As we speak, the governor  has acted swiftly as he has directed that the athletes and officials be accorded the best possible treatment  deserving of their heroic performance at the games where team Ogun won a total of 64 medals, comprising of 8 gold, 15 Silver and 41 Bronze medals.


"An official statement on a proposed state banquet in a yet to be decided date and venue will be made public in due cause the source said".