Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain the sunshine state during the November poll.
He said victory is assured because of the massive support base of the ruling party.
Aiyedatiwa spoke at the primary victory celebration organised by his friends and associates in Akure, the state capital.
The ‘Friends of Lucky’ organised the event to thank all the party members for a successful primary.
Thanking the party leaders and supporters, Aiyedatiwa said: “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 of the oganizing committee, Mrs Bukola Tenabe, said the event was meant to honour the governor on his victory at the April 20 primary and also to appreciate his supporters.
The deputy chairman of Ondo State APC, Chief Atili Adaba, congratulated the governor, saying that the victory was well deserved.
The Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, who represented the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, said Aiyedatiwa is a product of grace, adding that the House will continue to support him for the progress of the state.
Speaking on behalf of the State Executive Council, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Adewale Akinlosotu, said the governor should be celebrated.
He described APC as one big family, urging everyone to come together so that the party can triumph at the pol on November 16.
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 of the House of Assembly a Chairman of SUBEB, Victor Olabimtan, described Aiyedatiwa as a product of mercy, assuring that APC will record unprecedented success during the election.
The event was witnessed by Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Odundun II, who is the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas.
