Aiyedatiwa Expresses Assurances Of Victory Ahead Of November Ondo Guber Race  

… As Friends, Associates Host Him In a Victory Party In Akure 

By Joseph Sunday 

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The Governor of Ondo State, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has expressed the assurances of victory for himself as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 16th governorship election in Ondo State approaches just as friends and associates of the Governor gathered together in Akure earlier today to host him in a victory party. 

Governor Aiyedatiwa stated this on Sunday at a gathering to celebrate his victory at APC governorship primary, organised by a group, ‘Friends of Lucky’, in Akure, the state capital.

The Governor, who said the victory belongs to the people of Ondo State, appreciated the leaders of the party for their support, as well as the organizers of the event. 

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He said: “Once again, I appreciate all my supporters. You all went a long way for me, initiated things, spreading the message of O’datiwa, O’dirorun across the 18 local government areas of the State. 

“However, it is not over yet. This is just the first phase. There’s still more land to conquer; there’s still a great battle ahead. The primary election was just a in-house contest and now we head to the main battle.”

The Chairman, Organizing Committee of the event, Mrs Bukola Tenabe, said the event was to honour the Governor on his resounding victory at the APC primary election held on the 20th of April, 2024 and also to appreciate his supporters.

In his goodwill message, the Deputy State Chairman of the APC, Chief Atili Adaba, congratulated the Governor on his victory, describing it as well deserved. He commended the organizers of the event for their efforts in making it a success.

The Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, who represented the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, stated that Governor Aiyedatiwa is a product of grace, adding that the House will continue to support the Governor for the progress of the State. 

Speaking on behalf of the State Executive Council, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Adewale Akinlosotu, noted that the Governor deserves to be celebrated. He added that APC is one big family, urging everyone to come together so that the party will be successful at the November 16 gubernatorial election.

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Dr Abiola Oshodi, who spoke on behalf of APC Canada, also congratulated the Governor on his victory, saying: “I am sure that the people of Ondo State will definitely vote for you come November 16”.

Former Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly and current Chairman of SUBEB, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, said the Governor is a product of Mercy and that APC will record unprecedented success in the November 16 election. 

Dignitaries present at the event included the Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Odundun II, who is the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas.

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