The governorship aspiration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, received the blessing of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Obasanjo who visited Ondo for the commissioning of the Ojaja park also visited Aiyedatiwa at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House in Akure, the State capital, in a show of political camaraderie and support.
Obasanjo who also visited the was in Akure the Ojaja Park, an estate project developed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, rallied support for Aiyedatiwa urging the people of the state to reelect the Governor.
The former President who extended his well-wishes for the governor’s re-election campaign, shared his past political campaign experiences with Governor Aiyedatiwa.
The former President was in Akure for the commissioning of the Ojaja Park, an estate developed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
After being briefed by the Governor on his campaign activities ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, Obasanjo wished the governor victory in the election.
The ex-president said: “I understand the challenges of this period for you. I remember my campaign for the 1999 election, I covered the entire six states of the South West in one day.
“I think we started in Akure, Ondo State here, then to Ekiti and we got to Lagos around 8pm. This is a crucial part of the process and I wish you all the best.”
Aiyedatiwa, who appreciated the former President for the visit, acknowledged his contributions to the development of Nigeria, adding that his achievements as President remain indelible.
The Governor described Obasanjo as a good recurring decimal in the life of the nation, a remark the former President laughed at and suggested to be a newspaper headline.
Aiyedatiwa also shared his past personal experiences multiple times with the former President, saying despite his high profile and military background, Obasanjo remains a very humble and humane leader.
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