By Ade Oyeyemi
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commended residents of the state for their massive turnout at the All Progressives Congress campaign rally in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The governor, in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, expressed appreciation to the people for their show of solidarity and participation in the rally held in Akure.
Aiyedatiwa also acknowledged the contributions of Vice President Kashim Shettima, members of the Federal Executive Council, APC national and state leaders, party stakeholders and supporters, as well as residents who participated in the event.
He equally praised the peaceful conduct of the rally, describing the orderly atmosphere as a demonstration of the political awareness, unity and democratic values of the people of Ondo State.
The governor urged residents to sustain the spirit of peace and political tolerance as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
He also called on eligible voters who were yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards to do so without delay, stressing that the PVC remained a necessary requirement for participating in the electoral process.
Aiyedatiwa further appealed to voters across the state to come out in large numbers on election day to support Tinubu’s second-term ambition and other APC candidates in the elections.
According to the governor, the continuation of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda would consolidate ongoing development efforts and deliver further benefits to Nigerians.
He cited several federal infrastructure projects in Ondo State, including the ongoing 71-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, the Ore-Ondo Road, Akure-Benin Road, Akure-Owo Road and Ilesa-Akure Road.
The governor said the projects were expected to improve road connectivity, stimulate economic activities and enhance the living conditions of residents across the state.
Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed the state government’s appreciation to party members, stakeholders and residents for their support, urging them to remain peaceful, law-abiding and committed to the democratic process.
