Gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli has declared that the era of stiffing of local government councils will be over next year.
Alli, made this declaration while addressing a group of residents of the State during a dialogue on the future of the State.
The event was organised by Oyo Rising Citizens Forum (ORCF) on Tuesday in Ibadan.
Alli while addressing the gathering explained that the grievances of residents affected by circular road construction will be addressed within 48 to 72 hours.
He added that his would leverage agriculture and mining.
He also said that his government will establish at least one cottage industry in each local government area.
Alli also promised to crash classroom population to a maximum of 30 pupils per class.
He said, “My administration will not spend one kobo belonging to Local Governments.
“They will build their schools, build their health centres and employ their own workers. That era of stifling the councils is over.
“I will set up a committee within 48 to 72 hours to address the grievances of all affected residents.
“We will not seize people’s land and we will not sell state assets”.