APC inaugurates 305-member campaign council for Ondo governorship election

Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday inaugurated a 305-member National Campaign Council for the party.

Thefrontrank reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is the candidate of APC in the election.

The council is chaired by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while a former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, is the Secretary.

Inaugurating the committee in Akure, Ganduje said the party would work tirelessly to ensure victory in the election.

He charged members of the committee to put all their efforts into the campaign to make the party’s “victory a smooth one.”

In his acceptance speech, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence that the people of Ondo State would vote massively for Governor Aiyedatiwa in the election.

“When I saw the compendium of all Governor Aiyedatiwa has been doing, he’s doing and intends to do, I was impressed. This shows that he’s the best man for the job and we are presenting the best for the people of Ondo State.

“If you look at the composition of the National Campaign Council, you will see that our party is serious about winning the election and on behalf of the Council.

“I want to promise that we will run an issue-based campaign and there will be a free, fair and credible election in Ondo State on November 16,” he noted.

In his address, Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked President Bola Tinubu, for unifying the party and fostering a renewed sense of hope among its members.

“I thank Mr President for personally taking the driving wheels in the journey to this point. I thank him for his resilience, courage, compassion and integrity which have contributed in no small measure to the strength and prosperity of our party.

“What we are doing here today is a display of the strength of our will when we work together. It is the evidence of our capability which by God’s grace will produce victory on 16th November, 2024.

“We have focused on the needs of our people, and we are dedicated to making life more meaningful for them in the next four years when elected,” he asserted.

He called for a moment of silence to pay respect to late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, acknowledging his significant contributions to the development of the state.

Highlighting the administration’s achievements over the past ten months, the governor pointed to the construction of over 70 kilometres rural roads aimed at enhancing access to agricultural areas; job creation, including the recruitment of workers in critical sectors and plans to hire additional teachers to improve educational outcomes; enhanced healthcare delivery; boosting local businesses and driving community development.

“This inauguration is not just a formality; it’s a commitment to the people of Ondo State that we will continue to work tirelessly for their betterment,” he said.

In his welcome address, the State Chairman of APC, Ade Adetimehin, expressed confidence that the party would achieve over 80 percent success in the election.

Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, APC National Vice Chairman, SSouth-West, stated that the electorate are eager and prepared to deliver about 85 percent of the total votes for the party in the election.