Ondo 2024: Aiyedatiwa Wins APC Gubernatorial Ticket, Calls for Unity

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election, securing 48,569 votes and defeating his closest rivals, Mayowa Akinfolarin and Chief Olusola Oke, who received 15,343 and 14,865 votes, respectively.

The primary election results were announced by the chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo.

In his acceptance speech, Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to his supporters and all the aspirants who participated in the contest, acknowledging their contributions in strengthening the party and democracy in the state.

He called for unity among party members and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of working together to ensure the success of the APC in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

The Governor also thanked the President and Leader of the APC, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, and other key stakeholders for their support and guidance throughout the process.

Aiyedatiwa highlighted the critical issues facing the state, including infrastructure development, healthcare services, education, civil service, security, and business environment, and urged all party members to join hands in building a prosperous future for Ondo State.

With his victory in the gubernatorial primary election, Aiyedatiwa is set to lead the APC into the Ondo 2024 gubernatorial election, with the goal of continuing the party’s governance in the state and delivering on his promises of development and progress.

As the campaign for the gubernatorial election progresses, it remains to be seen how the political landscape in Ondo State will evolve, and whether Governor Aiyedatiwa’s call for unity within the APC will resonate with party members and the electorate alike.