From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
A notable stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Hon. kelvin Solomon Olaolu has observed that the emergence of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the governorship candidate of the party will lead to victory for the APC in the November governorship election.
He said the choice of Governor Aiyedatiwa as the APC flag bearer was a right decision which will bring about victory for the APC in the forthcoming gubernatorial poll.
In his congratulatory message to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Hon Olaolu urged him to embrace other governorship aspirants who contested against him in the primary election.
Also, he enjoined the other aspirants to work together with Aiyedatiwa and other stakeholders of the party for the victory of the APC in the next general election.
While congratulating the Governor on his victory at the primary election, Olaolu expressed confidence that he (Aiyedatiwa) will provide the needed leadership to turn the state around.
I have no doubt that you will work with dedicated and qualified people to protect our citizens, improve our economy, create jobs, improve education and reform governance. You will indeed bring the change Ondo Indigenes has been yearning for. Once more, congratulations.
“I congratulate the other contestants including Chief Olusola Oke and Hon Wale Akinterinwa as well as the erudite Senator Jimoh Ibrahim among others. You have all demonstrated your commitment to democracy by participating in this transparent process and by campaigning vigorously across the state.
“I thank our delegates for their sacrifices and their commitment to democracy. In particular, I thank those who voted because of me for your faith in me. However, we have to rally behind the Governor to help him prevail in the coming general election holding November.
“The APC has demonstrated, through the transparent process, the oarty’s commitment to democracy and rule of law. It has demonstrated its respect for people and their choice through the ballot box.
“I sincerely thank the election committee led by the Kogi State Governor for putting together a hitch-free election. I call on all other contestants and our party’s rank and file to rally round our candidates at all levels to ensure that the PDP is defeated,” he added.