Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Honourable Wale Akinlosotu, has said rousing receptions and support being accorded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa by chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, and former governorship aspirants like Chief Olusola Oke, Hon. Isaacs Kekemeke, Hon. Wale Akinterinwa, Chief Mrs Oladunni Odu, Rt Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin, and Hon. Jimi Odimayo, have boosted his support base and ultimately, his electoral fortune in November 16 Ondo governorship election.
Akinlosotu also noted that defection by chieftains of rival political parties to the APC was a clear signal of rejection of the opposition parties by the people.
The Ondo State Information Commissioner made the submissions in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday.
Checks revealed that the APC/Aiyedatiwa campaign trains which berthed at the three senatorial districts between October 12th and 16th and are moving around the local government’s areas are expected to be rounded off with a grand finale in Akure on November 13th.
Honourable Akinlosotu maintained that having been impressed with the performance of Governor Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State electorate is anxious to offer him a fresh mandate next month.
His statement reads in part: “What we are seeing at the rallies are indications that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s programmes, policies, and projects resonate with the people hence the resolve to see him continue in office for another term of four years.
“Beyond his achievements in office in the last nine and half months, Governor Aiyedatiwa’s transparency, passion for all-around development, and inclusive governance style have continued to endear him to the people thus daily growing his popularity and supporters’ base across the 18 local government areas.
“The people of Ondo State know that the governor is a promise keeper and a man who values his words as bonds, hence they are coming to him to learn of his unrivaled election promises which they are sure would be fulfilled for the benefit of the state and its people.
“Among such promises which are crucial to the people’s support and commitment to his re-election are the assurance to workers that the era of salary delay and percentage is gone in Ondo State, the promised dualisation of Akungba Akoko Road and overhead bridge to the delight of the community and students and as well better infrastructures for the riverine areas.
“The people are using the opportunity of the campaigns to show him appreciation for their roads, improved electricity situation, rural programmes, huge agricultural and food security investments, education interventions, health programmes and as well environmental and housing projects.”
The Information Commissioner further declared that “workers, pensioners, youths, and the private sector operators are rallying behind the governor for continuity and as well new grounds in investments in their welfare and development needs.
“The people of Ondo State can see that Governor Aiyedatiwa is the leader with transformative ideas and ideals who need to continue in the office beyond 2025 for sustainable development in the state. This, they are ready to realize with their votes for Aiyedatiwa of the APC on November 16.”
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