By Ade Oyeyemi
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured President Bola Tinubu of at least one million votes from the state in the 2027 presidential election, declaring the state’s readiness to support his re-election bid.
Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance on Wednesday while delivering his welcome address at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally held at the Akure Township Stadium.
The governor expressed confidence that residents would turn out in large numbers to vote for Tinubu, describing the proposed one million votes as a demonstration of the state’s commitment to the President’s second-term ambition.
He said Tinubu had earned the support of the people through the economic and institutional reforms introduced since assuming office in May 2023, adding that the impact of the policies was gradually being felt across the country, including at the grassroots.
Aiyedatiwa also commended the President for appointing three indigenes of Ondo State into strategic ministerial positions, describing the gesture as recognition of the state’s contributions to national development.
The governor further highlighted some of his administration’s achievements, including the recruitment of more than 6,000 workers, construction of roads and bridges, rehabilitation of healthcare facilities and support for young entrepreneurs.
According to him, the projects and interventions had strengthened the state’s development drive and would further encourage residents to support the APC in the forthcoming elections.
Describing the rally as a demonstration of Ondo’s political commitment to Tinubu’s re-election, Aiyedatiwa urged party members and supporters to take the campaign to their respective local government areas, wards and polling units.
He charged them to intensify grassroots mobilisation and educate residents on the achievements of the Tinubu administration ahead of the January 2027 elections.
“We will all go to the mountains, to the hills and everywhere to tell the people about your re-election,” the governor declared.
Aiyedatiwa urged Tinubu to count on the support of Ondo residents, expressing confidence that the state would fulfil its one-million-vote promise.
He also prayed for God’s continued protection and guidance for the President.
The rally was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima; APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda; Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari; and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma.
Others included former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole; former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko; APC chieftain and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Olusola Oke; and Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, among other party leaders and political stakeholders.
