Politics

PDP guber aspirant, Akingboye, donates funds to party in Ondo

As part of efforts to revitalise the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State ahead of the next governorship election, a leading governorship aspirant, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), has donated funds to all local government, ward, and unit structures of the party in the state.

Akingboye, who disclosed this during his visit to the three senatorial districts in the state, said the donation became necessary to facilitate meetings, mobilisation, and administrative activities of the party across the state.

He said the fund was released to the leadership of the party in each of the three senatorial district areas of the state, saying the sum of N4 million was donated to each senatorial district and N500,000 was disbursed to each local government council area and further distributed to wards and units.

Speaking during a strategic meeting with stakeholders from Ondo Central and North Senatorial Districts, comprising the State Executives, Senatorial Executives, Local Government Chairmen, and prominent party leaders in Akure and Owo, respectively, Akingboye urged them to effectively utilise the funds to revitalise the PDP and reclaim its rightful place in the leadership of the state.

He commended the party members and leaders for their loyalty, consistency, and commitment towards the development of the PDP, assuring them that the gesture would continue until the party wins the governorship seat.

Akingboye appealed to the party leaders to remain focused and optimistic that the party will win the coming election.

He said that “this move is just the tip of the iceberg, as we have numerous plans in the pipeline for the PDP and the betterment of the people of Ondo State.

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