By Julius Alabi, Akure
Former Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan has described the recent victory of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary as a product of God’s special mercy.
Olabimtan who is the current Chairman of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), stated this at a gathering to celebrate Aiyedatiwa’s victory as APC governorship candidate. It was organised by a group, ‘Friends of Mr. Governor.’
The Chairman noted that Governor Aiyedatiwa became the flagbearer of All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming governorship election in November 16, 2024 because of God’s mercy and favour assuring, that “we APC will definitely record unprecedented success in the November 16 election.
Dignitaries present at the event included the Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Odundun II, who is the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas.
However, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in his address at the gathering said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not underrate any candidate from other political parties at the gubernatorial election scheduled for November 16, 2024.
The Governor, who said the victory belongs to the people of Ondo State, appreciated the leaders of the party for their support, as well as the organizers of the event.
He said: “Once again, I appreciate all my supporters. You all went a long way for me, initiated things, spreading the message of O’datiwa, O’dirorun across the 18 local government areas of the State.
“However, it is not over yet. This is just the first phase. There’s still more land to conquer; there’s still a great battle ahead. The primary election was just a in-house contest and now we head to the main battle.”
The Chairman, Organizing Committee of the event, Mrs Bukola Tenabe, said the event was to honour the Governor on his resounding victory at the APC primary election held on the 20th of April, 2024 and also to appreciate his supporters.
In his goodwill message, the Deputy State Chairman of the APC, Chief Atili Adaba, congratulated the Governor on his victory, describing it as well deserved. He commended the organizers of the event for their efforts in making it a success.
The Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, who represented the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, stated that Governor Aiyedatiwa is a product of grace, adding that the House will continue to support the Governor for the progress of the State.
Speaking on behalf of the State Executive Council, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Adewale Akinlosotu, noted that the Governor deserves to be celebrated. He added that APC is one big family, urging everyone to come together so that the party will be successful at the Nov.16 gubernatorial election.
In his address, Dr Abiola Oshodi, who spoke on behalf of APC Canada, also congratulated the Governor on his victory, saying: “I am sure that the people of Ondo State will definitely vote for you come November 16.”