Aiyedatiwa Partners, one of the most formidable political support groups within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, has declared that there is no need to change the incumbent governor, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, ahead of the November Governorship Election in the state.
The group made this declaration during a well-attended special meeting held on Thursday at the Cocoa Conference Hall, Office of the Governor, Akure.
Members of the group from across the 18 local government areas and 203 political wards in the state were in attendance. The Director-General of the group, Honourable Ola Oguntimehin, stated that Aiyedatiwa Partners has a solid structure, vowing to mobilize support from unit to ward and local government levels to ensure that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa not only secures the party’s ticket at the primary election but also achieves a landslide victory in the general election.
The Deputy Director-General of the group, Honourable Akinwumi Sowore, addressed the gathering, disclosing that the group was not competing with any other support groups. He urged the members to embrace and participate in the activities of other support groups provided they are in support of the Governor. He emphasized that the primary focus should be on winning both the primary and general elections for the governor.
In response, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, who represented the Governor, thanked the leadership and members of the group. He encouraged them to give their all to the project, insisting that Governor Aiyedatiwa was the best choice for the Governorship seat of Ondo at this particular time. He highlighted the governor’s sterling qualities of level-headedness, maturity, experience, and exceptional brilliance, which set him apart from numerous aspirants.
Prominent politicians in attendance included the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami; Secretary of the State Government, Tayo Oluwatuyi; Director-General of Aiyedatiwa Partners, Honourable Ola Oguntimehin; Honourable Akinwumi Sowore; Commissioner for Land and Housing, Honourable Razaq Obe; Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources; Commissioner-nominee, Honourable Adewale Akinlosotu; Special Adviser on Education, Olawumi Ilawole; Special Adviser on Special Duty and Strategy, Gani Mohammed; Prof. Odimayo Simidele, Allen Sowore Esq and leaders of the party.
