Politics: Ondo APC Remain United -Aiyedatiwa
By Olusegun HOSEA.17th October, 2026.
The Executive Governor of ondo state, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has declared to the public that the Ondo State All Progressive Congress -APC as a political party remains united and committed to delivering the state to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027 general elections. Starting this today at the Party inauguration of the state campaign committee for the re-election of the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027. Head at International Event Center,the Dome in Akure, Aiyedatiwa said all the political gladiators of the party converged at the Dome to give their support for the inauguration of the campaign committee for the delivery of the proposed on millions votes for the re-election of the incumbent President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
According to him, other political representatives of the state at the federal level like the Minister and the former Governor of the state that were supposed to be part of the event were unavoidably absent due to their official engagement. He said that they all sent their apology for not be able to be on ground physically. He explained that the ministers, the three of them, sent their apologies because of their engagements. The former governor is celebrating his 70th birthday today in Abuja, which I’m going to join now. So, he’s not here, but he’s here with us in spirit.
The programme which attracted huge crowd at the Dome was like a political fun Jamboree as the participants have a wonderful time for themselves which indicated their readiness to give support to the leadership of their party for the purpose of re-election of the Mr President. The humour of the event was confirmed by the government himself when he said that they were having a good day with them at the venue ..His words “Those you didn’t see here, who are political heavyweights in the state, are part of us. I’m so happy with those who are in attendance. It’s a good day for us” The Governor reaffirms the commitment of the party members present of the commitment to work for not just President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alone but for all the candidates contest for one political position or the other.Everyone is ready and highly motivated to go into the field to lead the campaign for the election of not just our president but all our candidates running on the platform of our All Progressives Congress (APC). He said from the president to the Senate and House of Representatives. We don’t have a governorship election right now, but even to the House of Assembly.All we be delivered for the APC as a party come 2027 general elections.
He expressed confidence for the unity of the party and that other political parties were able to align with their motive of working for the same course the party is aiming to achieve come 2027 general elections. “The party is united. We are not just united. Look at it. I said something during my speech: a lot of strategies have been deployed to win elections.In 2014, when the APC was formed, it was through coalition alliances that brought us to power in 2015. I’ve seen that at the federal level.He said currently, we have the core party working for our president, PDP working for our president, and AFGAR working for our president.
That is to tell you that we are not just united within our party; we are even bringing other parties to join forces with us to retain power.”
The Governor expressed appreciation to the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his great support given to the state in time and inflow of the resources that would enable them to carry out some infrastructure development and executing other projects and the payment of the workers salaries as at when due.Which is a good testament to the dividend of the democracy to the workers who were rendering public service to the people.
In his remarks, the APC Chairman Ondo State Babatunde Kolawole reaffirms the party committed in delivering one million votes for the party in the next year election. He charged all members to go to their wards and units to mobilized support for the party and ensuring that APC wins in the next election for the purpose of retaining their political power for the next four years.
In their goodwill messages, Senator Remi Okinrinboye, Chief Olusola Oke and Senator Tayo Alasoadura, commended the economic reforms of President Tinubu and declared the readiness of the people of Ondo State to vote massively for him for a second term in office.
They urged APC leaders and members to work towards securing at least one million votes for Tinubu and securing victory for all candidates of the party in the state.
In his acceptance speech, the Director-General of the Campaign Council, Rt. Hon Victor Olabimtan, praised Tinubu’s efforts to make the country a better place.
While appreciating Governor Aiyedatiwa, Olabimtan urged party faithful to support and canvass for Tinubu’s re-election, saying Ondo State could surpass its previous vote total for the party.
Those in attendance included the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti; former Deputy Governor, Otunba Omolade Oluwateru; Chairman of the APC Elders’ Forum, Senator Nimbe Farukanmi; members of the Ondo State House of Assembly; former legislators; APC chieftains; women and youth leaders; members of the State Executive Council; the Agbaka of Alagbaka, Oba Afolabi Obasuyi; political appointees and other dignitaries.
