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Members of the All Progressives Congress in the 15 wards of Akoko Southwest local government of Ondo state, have declared their support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the party primary scheduled for April this year.

The APC members spoke at the weekend at a mini-rally held at Oka Akoko Town Hall.

Special Adviser to Governor Aiyedatiwa on Communication and Strategy, Olugbenga Omole, said the people have asked the governor to contest and lead the state beyond 2024.

Omole, who assured the people of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s midas touches and democratic deliverables, appealed to APC members to be wary of the antics of ‘saboteurs and deceitful elements in the party”.

He said Governor Aiyedatiwa has been upfront in the payment of salaries to civil servants, gratuity to pensioners as well as construction of roads within a short time.

According to him, “This thunderous acceptance of the governor’s political aspiration by party members across the 15 wards of Akoko Southwest remains a magical turnaround for the ambition of  Aiyedatiwa.

“The people have adjudged hkm as a worthy example of who a leader should be. He has piloted affairs of the state since the demise of his boss, Arakunrin Odunayo Akeredolu.”

Those present at the event were representative of Prof. Ajayi Boroffice, the Asiwaju of Akoko, Hon Ade Adeogun, Hon Victor Olabimtan, Chief Victor Ategbole, Hon Tolu Babaleye, Hon. Felix Alonge, Chief Sehinde Mise, Hon Johnson Alabi, Hon Felix Alonge, Hon Stephen Adeyeri, Hon Ope Igbede, Hon Gbenga Eniyandunmo, Hon Dapo Fasesin amongst others.

Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has nominated former aides of late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as his commissioners and special advisers.

Those who were nominated were said to have backed Aiyedatiwa during the political imbroglio that rocked the state before the death of Akeredolu.

Those whose names were forwarded to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation were Mrs. Omowumi Isaac, Olukayode A. Ajulo, Razaq Obe, Emmanuel Igbasan, Akinwumi Sowore, and Oseni Oyeniyi.

A press statement signed by the chief press secretary to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, named the Special Adviser nominees to include Olugbenga Omole as Special Adviser on Information and Strategy; Mrs. Olamide Falana as Special Adviser on Gender Affairs and Alabi Johnson as Special Adviser on Energy.

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Ajulo, who is the only Commissioner nominee who did not serve under Akeredolu, was vocal in calling for Aiyedatiwa to be named Acting Governor before the eventual demise of Akeredolu.

Obe and Sowore were the two Akeredolu’s commissioners who did not sign the vote of confidence passed on late Akeredolu during the imbroglio.

It was Obe, who as Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, raised the alarm and supposedly hired forensic experts to determine whether Akeredolu’s signature was being forged.

He later informed the world that he could confirm that some persons were forging the signature of Akeredolu.

Omole failed to win the APC primary for re-election to the House of Assembly where he served as Chairman of the House Committee on Information while Falana was an appointee of Akeredolu.

Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has forwarded names of six persons as Commissioners’ to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

Those nominated were Mrs. Omowumi Isaac, Olukayode Ajulo, Engr. Razaq Obe, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, Barrister Akinwumi Sowore and Mr. Oseni Oyeniyi.

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A statement by Chief Press Secretary to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said three persons were also appointed as Special Advisers.

They were Hon. Olugbenga Omole, Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Mrs. Olamide Falana, Special Adviser on Gender Affairs and Mr. Alabi Johnson, Special Adviser on Energy.

The newly sworn-in deputy governor of Ondo state, Olayide Adelami, has pledged total loyalty to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

He promised to make available his wealth of experience in both public and private sectors for the transformation of the Sunshine State.

Adelami, who spoke shortly after he was sworn in as deputy governor, said a fresh lease of life has manifested across sectors of the states since Aiyedatiwa became governor.

He called on leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress in the state to cooperate with Aiyedatiwa to foster great collaboration and unalloyed unity for the development of the state.

He stated: “Mr. Governor, my wealth of experience in both public and private sectors coupled with my connections nationally and internationally are available for you to explore for the wellbeing of our people.

“I’m here to join hands with Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa to serve you and ensure that lives are made more meaningful for you in all facets.”

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On his part, Governor Aiyedatiwa said last week’s dissolution of the State Executive Council was done in good faith.

Governor Aiyedatiwa said the decision was borne out of genuine response to the yearnings and aspirations of the people as well as the need to rejuvenate and reinvigorate his administration for maximum delivery on our mandate.

Aiyedatiwa explained that there was a need to minimize unnecessary distractions usually associated with Cabinet Members and other appointees in an election year.

He noted: “This is the standard practice in sane climes. It is important for the government to be less encumbered by politicking and pave the way for interested individuals to pursue their aspirations while simultaneously guaranteeing continued enjoyment of good governance to our people in the Sunshine State.

“We have a sacred duty to our people not to sacrifice good governance on the altar of individual, though legitimate, pursuit of political aspirations. We harbour neither ill wind nor animosity towards no one.

He challenged the new deputy governor to handle his portfolio in a manner to sustains the present euphoria.

“It is our expectation that you will provide fresh ideas and new drive to support this administration in consolidating our legacy projects, building a sustainable socio-economic base as encapsulated in our REDEEMED agenda; and pilot the politics of the state to a higher level of humility, justice and harmony as you serve the citizens.”

Ahead of the APC governorship primaries in Ondo state, the aspiration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been given a massive boost in the Idanre local government area as Tajudeen Adefisoye has declared support for the governor.

Adefisoye, who is popularly known as Small Alhaji declared his maximum support for Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday from London, where he is currently holidaying.

He asserted that Aiyedatiwa has shown leadership and should therefore be allowed to continue in office as Ondo state governor.

Small Alhaji said that genuine members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Idanre were already sensitizing the electorates and canvassing support for Governor Aiyedatiwa.

He also added that no stone would be left unturned to ensure that Aiyedatiwa remains in office to continue his good job as Governor of Ondo state.

Adefisoye noted: “This is our project and we are prepared to do everything necessary to ensure that the people of Idanre will give necessary support to Governor Aiyedatiwa. We are prepared to rally the leadership of APC in Idanre and even woo members of the opposition parties, to the side of Governor Aiyedatiwa.

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“Concerted efforts will also be made to get the buy-in of all our leaders, elders and youths in Idanre. Even our chiefs and kabiyesis in Idanre will all be carried along in this Aiyedatiwa’s project. We will also specifically carry along our artisans, market women, okada riders and transporters in all the nooks and crannies of Idanre. Basically, we want to ensure that all hands are on deck for Aiyedatiwa to continue in office as Ondo State Governor.”

Meanwhile, the former federal legislator also assured that support for Aiyedatiwa would be sustained ingeniously, in Idanre in the coming days.

He also posited that the gospel of Aiyedatiwa would be preached convincingly with decency, civility, and humility to the good people of Idanre.

“My take is that the governor should be given the necessary support to continue in office. We will do the needful to ensure that Aiyedatiwa gets the support of the vast majority of our good people in Idanre. We hope for a situation whereby Governor Aiyedatiwa will seamlessly continue in office after his current tenure.”

Adefisoye, however, emphasized that his support for Aiyedatiwa was informed by his sterling leadership qualities, clear vision, and human nature. Small Alhaji also added that he was more convinced to support Aiyedatiwa because of the governor’s achievements and style of governance since he was sworn in as Ondo State Governor.

“As they say, the taste of the pudding is in the eating. We have seen what Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has done in the last one month of taking charge as Ondo State Governor. We have seen his political maturity and leadership qualities. We have seen how sanity has been restored to governance in Ondo State in the last one month. He has given deserved attention to uncompleted projects in the state as well as the welfare of civil servants and retirees. A man that has done all these in only one month deserves to continue in office”, Adefisoye posited.