As the campaign for the 2024 governorship election in Ondo State officially began on Wednesday, the 11 ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress in the Akure South Council Area have pledged their unwavering support to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Adelami.
The ward chairmen made this commitment during a courtesy visit to the deputy governor in Akure.
The chairman of Ward 11, Ogunleye Sesan, spoke on behalf of the group, congratulating Deputy Governor Adelami on his nomination as Governor Aiyedatiwa’s running mate. Sesan stated, “We are here to felicitate with you on your nomination and to reassure you that we, the APC chairmen of all the 11 wards in Akure South, are solidly behind you. We believe in your capacity and trust that you will be a deputy governor for all.”
The chairmen promised to deliver unprecedented majority votes for the governor in Akure, acknowledging his commendable performance in various areas. Omotoso Ayodeji, the chairman of Ward 10, emphasized, “There is no doubt that the APC will win the forthcoming governorship election, but we want Akure’s votes to be more than we have ever recorded in any of the past elections.”
In response, Deputy Governor Adelami expressed his gratitude for their support. He highlighted the ongoing development efforts in Akure, stating, “I have always had the idea that Akure, being the state capital, should wear a good look at all times. I’m happy to be a part of a government that is turning Akure into a modern city that will be the envy of state capitals in Nigeria.”
Adelami also mentioned recent initiatives, saying, “Just recently the governor approved N980m for the renovation of the Ondo State sports complex in Akure and the building of a new judicial village, among many other laudable ongoing projects.”
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the lives of the people in Ondo State.