Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State today Governor, Tuesday, June 16, presented his nomination and expression of interest forms to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, for his blessing.
Thereafter, he moved to the party’s headquarters with his entourage to submit the form.
A statement by his Special Assistant on New Media, Mr Olabode Olatunde, said that Akeredolu assured that he would never betray the trust reposed in him as he was moved by the show of love from the people,
He said the party in the state is now more united than ever, adding that the leaders and members of the party who have come to solidarise with him in Abuja are the main symbol of the party.
His words: “I want to thank all of you. When I got in there, I did not know that we have a carnival like affair, but Covid-19 protocol full compliant people. I am aware of the number of our people that have come here to be part of the submission of this form
“I have done this two times and I know that we kept trying with two buses. What I have seen here today, I am moved by your love. I can assure you we will not betray this trust you have in me. All of us are now on the same page. Why won’t I thank God for all you have done for me.
“I want to believe that there are reasons for us to be united. Our party today is more united than ever. I don’t know who else will claim to be the party. To me, this is the party.”
Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Tayo Alasoadura, members of the House of Representatives, 21 members of the State House of Assembly and other APC bigwigs joined him to submit the forms at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, FCT.
The House of Representatives members include Hon. Timilehin Adelegbe and Hon. Bunmi – Tunji Ojo (BTO), while the members of the Ondo State House of Assembly were led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun and Deputy Speaker, Hon. Iroju Ogundeji.
Tunji-Ojo, who was with the Governor on Monday night at the Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, was not physically present at the event, sent his Goodwill Message and apology.
Other chieftains of the APC on the entourage include Buhari’s ally, Rotimi Fasakin, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, Rear Admiral Alade and Hon. Pius Osunyikanmi among several others.
There were also local government caretaker chairmen, members of the state executive council led by the Chief of Staff, Chief Gbenga Ale and other supporters.
