Ondo 2024: Oke Declares Support for Aiyetidawa

All Progressives Congress (APC) Aspirant, Chief Olusola Oke has declared for Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa ahead of Ondo 2024 governorship election.

Oke disclosed this on Thursday during a meeting of his political associates and followers in Akure.

Oke added that his interest is in the unity of the party and its victory in the coming gubernatorial election.

His words: “I am not an emergency politician. I have campaigned for governorship in this State four times and I have all it takes to be Governor. I did everything I needed to do in the primary but the rest is now history.

“I had various options and my supporters were ready to follow any action I will take. But the peace, unity and development of this State is paramount to me.

“We must march forward in one accord into the coming election. Our strength lies in our unity. This is not the time to discriminate; this is the time to bring everyone on board for the good of our party.

“The Governor is my brother from Ilaje and I want Ilaje to produce the next Governor. Since it won’t be me, it should be him. We are going to win the election together”

Speaking at the event, the State Chairman of the party, Engr Ade Adetimehin, commended Oke and his supporters for taking the step to openly declare support for Governor Aiyedatiwa, stressing that the development has put an end to any lingering issues within the party.

Responding, Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked Chief Oke and his supporters for pledging their support for his candidature, describing the event as a sign of victory for the APC in the coming governorship election.

The Governor was accompanied to the event by his deputy, Chief Olayide Adelami and other top government functionaries and party leaders.