Ondo State Governor Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not underestimate candidates from other political parties in the forthcoming gubernatorial election slated for November 16, 2024.

Speaking at a gathering in Akure organized by the ‘Friends of Lucky’ group to celebrate his victory in the APC governorship primary, Governor Aiyedatiwa attributed his success to the people of Ondo State and expressed gratitude to party leaders and event organizers for their support.

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 an in-house contest and now we head to the main battle.”

The Chairman, Organizing Committee of the event, 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, 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.

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”.

Former Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly and Chairman of SUBEB, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan said the Governor is a product of Mercy and that we APC will record unprecedented success in the November 16 election.

Ondo 2024: We won’t underrate any opponent, says Aiyedatiwa

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