In anticipation of the April 2024 All Progressives Congress (APC) party primaries in Ondo State, APC lawmakers in the state have thrown their support behind incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to continue leading the party.
Led by Speaker Olamide Oladiji and Deputy Speaker Abayomi Akinruntan, the lawmakers converged at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday to express their endorsement of Governor Aiyedatiwa for a second term. They emphasized the importance of continuity and lauded the governor’s efforts in restoring peace and advancing development in the state.
The lawmakers cited the intervention of President Nolan Ahmed Tinubu and APC National Chairman Alhaji Abdullah Umar Ganduje in resolving internal party conflicts. They expressed confidence in Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership, highlighting his commitment to completing ongoing projects initiated by the late Governor Akeredolu.
Furthermore, Speaker Oladiji revealed that Governor Aiyedatiwa has created employment opportunities for over 2000 individuals, particularly in the education sector, demonstrating his dedication to improving the state’s public service. He emphasized the collaborative efforts of all three arms of government in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Ondo State.
Responding to recent criticisms of the governor by the Ondo State APC Caucus in the National Assembly, the lawmakers dismissed the allegations as unfounded, noting that those making the accusations lack firsthand knowledge of the state’s affairs.
Regarding potential contenders for the APC ticket, such as Jimoh Ibrahim and Olusola Oke, the lawmakers refrained from engaging in divisive discourse and emphasized the need for a peaceful campaign process. They stressed the importance of maintaining stability within the party to ensure victory in the upcoming elections.
The lawmakers expressed gratitude to the APC leadership for their intervention in resolving the internal crisis within the party in Ondo State. They pledged their full support to the APC National Working Committee (NWC) in their efforts to secure Governor Aiyedatiwa’s re-election and maintain the party’s hold on power in the state.
