The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s gubernatorial election bid got a major boost on Monday when members of the Ondo State APC Caucus in the House of Representatives pledged their support for him ahead of the November 16 polls.
According to a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the eight members of the caucus said they have resolved to put the issues of the last primary election behind to unite behind Aiyedatiwa and ensure victory in the governorship election.
Adeniyan said the caucus, represented by four of the eight members, announced their support during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House in Akure, the state capital.
“The four members are Hon. Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose), Hon. Gboyega Adefarati (Akoko South West/Akoko South East), Hon. Festus Adefiranye (Ile-oluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo) and Hon. Jimi Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele).
“The other four members, Hon. Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese-Odo), Hon. Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West), Hon. Derin Adesida (Akure South/Akure North) and Hon. Ife Ehindero (Akoko North West/Akoko North East), who were absent, sent their words of support to the governor,” Adeniyan said.
Adelegbe, who spoke on behalf of the caucus, said the visit was to erase any doubt on whether the members of the National Assembly were fully supporting the governor in the coming election.
According to him, members of the caucus have resolved to mobilise grassroots support and votes for Aiyedatiwa in the election to ensure a landslide victory for him.
Adelegbe commended the people of Ondo State for not joining the ongoing nationwide protest and hailed the leadership quality of the governor in engaging various stakeholders to ensure that there is peace in the state.
Chairman of the APC in the state, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, thanked the House of Reps members for their timely declaration of support for the governor in the coming election.
Adetimehin said the development promotes unity and will strengthen the party in the state ahead of the November governorship election.
In his response, Aiyedatiwa thanked the lawmakers for the visit and declaration of support which he said is a testament to their loyalty to the APC.
“Even though I have emerged as the party’s flagbearer, remember that the ballot will bear the APC name, not just mine. This is the APC’s election, and we must work collectively to achieve victory.
“You are the leaders and representatives of our peoole and your support is invaluable. With all of you on our side, we are rest assured that the victory of our party is secured,” the governor said.