Joseph Aladetimehin told the Exco members that this is the time to pay Ipinsagba back for the good he has done in the area.
By Julius Alabi
The Senatorial Aspirant for Ondo North Senatorial District on the platform o the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Jide Ipinsagba, has sought for the support of the 10 Wards Executive Council of APC in Akoko North West local government area of Ondo state.
Ipinsagba who led a group of supporters to Okeagbe Akoko, the local government party Secretariat said he came to formally sought for Exco”s support for him to actualise his Senatorial bid.
Ipinsagba who was represented by Hon. Musa Kasali said he (Ipinsagba) was inspired by God to vie for the seat, noting that any leader that is inspired by God, would provide purposeful leadership.
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“I have observed that the people of Ondo North Senatorial District need a leader that will lead them to further expand the potentials that exist in the area” he said.
He expressed his confidence that he would restore the lost glory of the Senatorial District if elected in the 2023 general election saying “I am out to complement the efforts of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo in making sure that our area is giving a rapid development.”
“I am here today in Akoko North West to seek the support of all APC ward Excos for my bid to win the APC Senatorial ticket of Ondo North.
In his speech, an APC Chieftain in Akoko North West, Evangelist Olumuyiwa Asagunla, Odofin Ogboye of Affa Okeagbe said the turnout of people for the meeting was overwhelming saying it means Pastor Jide Ipinsagba could be trusted because he has been tested.
“We are all with you and all of us wish you well, wish you the best of luck, wish you success in this race to get the ticket”, Asagunla prayed
According to him, in the interest of equity and fairness, it is the turn of Akoko North federal constituency to produce the Senator to represent Ondo North senatorial district
“Presenly Akoko North West has a Member of House of Representatives in Akoko North Federal Constituency, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo (BTO) who is doing very well. And if we have a person like Ipinsagba at Senate, the sky is the limit for Ondo North in terms of infrastructural development and it will not be business as usual at the National Assembly”, Asagunla maintained
Earlier in his speech, the Chairman of APC in Akoko North West Local government, Hon. Kehinde Obanla AKA Ajapara said the Exco members should be decisive in their decision since it is the turn of Akoko North federal constituency to produce the Senate for Ondo North.
“Since we have decided to allow Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo to go for second term at House of Representatives, then the coast is clear that Ikare Akoko, Akoko North East should produce the next Senator. I know God will give us someone like BTO as Senator at Ikare Akoko who will work for the progress of the Senatorial District”, he said
In his contribution, the Coordinator of Ipinsagba team, Hon. Joseph Aladetimehin told the Exco members that he would continue to look at them in the face and tell them that this is the time to pay Ipinsagba back for the good he has done in the area.
“We will continue to associate with you for the good of our senatorial district and our people. We are immeasurably grateful as you are supporting us to achieve Ipinsagba senatorial ambition.
“Ipinsagba is one of the frontline philanthropist in this area and he has positively touched several lives through several programmes for youths, students, widows and persons with disabilities in Akoko North Federal constituency”, Aladetimehin added.