The Hunters Group of Nigeria (HGN) yesterday declared support for Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s bid for reelection.
The hunters stated that their 42,000 members were ready to do everything possible to ensure his re-election in the forthcoming governorship election.
They spoke after the governor inaugurated the state chapter of HGN at Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, charging them on patriotism, integrity, diligence, loyalty and honesty in the discharge of their duties.
The governor said the new layer of the security outfit was put in place to further harness the diverse security apparatuses by getting the locals, who understand the terrain involved in securing and guaranteeing the security of lives and property of the citizens.
Speaking on behalf of their members, the Commander General, Hunters Group, Joshua Osatimehin, and the State Commandant, Chief Nureni Hammed declared their readiness to work with and support the governor in his bid for a second term.