Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said securing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 must remain a shared objective for members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, across the state.
The governor made this known while addressing party leaders
at the APC’s quarterly stakeholders’ meeting, where he urged members to close
ranks as political activities gradually intensify ahead of future elections.
Aiyedatiwa stressed the importance of unity within the
party, cautioning against internal divisions driven by personal ambitions or
conflicting interests.
“We must collectively work to deliver Ondo State for
President Tinubu in 2027,” the governor said, adding that party cohesion is
essential to achieving that goal.
He warned members against actions that could undermine party
leadership or fellow party members, even while supporting preferred aspirants,
noting that internal discord could weaken the APC’s electoral chances.
The governor explained that the quarterly stakeholders’
meeting was designed to enhance engagement, feedback and collaboration within
the party, as well as to review political and developmental progress in the
state.
Highlighting achievements of his administration, Aiyedatiwa
said efforts had been intensified in the health sector, with several facilities
undergoing renovation and standby ambulances being provided across local
government areas.
He added that ongoing development projects were deliberately
spread across all local councils to promote balanced growth statewide.
The governor also disclosed that the Federal Government had
approved the revalidation of Ondo State’s deep seaport licence, explaining that
the earlier registration contained errors that failed to properly reflect the
state’s identity.
Earlier, the APC Chairman in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin, who
was represented by the party’s Vice Chairman, Atili Agabra, said the meeting
provided an avenue for party members to directly engage with the governor.
He commended the state government for employing youths
across various ministries, departments and agencies, describing the
administration’s engagement with different party organs as unprecedented.
Also speaking, the APC National Vice Chairman (South-West),
Isaac Kekemeke, reaffirmed that Aiyedatiwa remains the party’s leader in Ondo
State.
While acknowledging the presence of other influential party
figures, Kekemeke said the governor is the principal mobiliser for President
Tinubu’s second-term ambition in the state.
He added that the President has confidence in APC governors
nationwide, describing Aiyedatiwa as a strong loyalist and key campaign figure
for Tinubu in Ondo.
Kekemeke observed that most criticisms of the government
were coming from within the party, noting that opposition parties such as the
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Labour Party no longer pose significant
threats in the state.
He urged the governor to continue accommodating diverse
interests within the APC and to lead efforts to maintain unity ahead of future
political contests.
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