The Ilesha-born businessman also promised to support Tinubu’s campaign with N100 million apart from distributing 1,500 bags of 5kg rice to Osun residents ahead of the election.
In a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday, Usman, popularly called ‘The General,’ who is also the initiator and financier of Ijesa Grand Marathon Race, said he was supporting Oyetola because of his achievements in the area of infrastructural development and provision of basic amenities in the state.
He said, “Governor Oyetola deserves to be re-elected because he is a leader with a genuine passion for the advancement of the state, he is doing well and I believe continuity of his leadership style will take the state to a greater height.
“On Asiwaju Tinubu, he is an icon to emulate. He made me understand that life is not just for living but you must have a goal and make an impact.
“I am confident that Asiwaju Tinubu will emerge the President and make a positive impact as the President, and he needs to be supported by every right-thinking mind who wants the progress of this country.”
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