Kekemeke; his campaign media director, Hon Demola Ijabiyi; Akeredolu; Ale and Adetimehin during the visit
By Banji Ayoola
Few hours after his victory today at the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, moved to reconcile himself with his former fellow aspirants.
He visited Ambassador Sola Iji and Chief Olusola Oke respectively in their Ijapo Estate homes. He also also met Hon. Duerimini Isaacs Kekemeke at his Alagbaka Law and campaign office.
This was in line with his promise in his victory acceptance speech that he would soon embark on reconciliation moves to heal all perceived wounds.
He said there was a need for him to engage in robust discussions with his fellow aspirants so that they could all work together for the success of the APC in the October 10 governorship election.
After a closed door meeting with Kekemeke, Akeredolu said they had discussions about the party and not individuals, stressing that Ondo State must remain an APC state.
He said: “As you know, D. I (Kekemeke) and I are colleagues. We are not only colleagues but brothers. We have spoken frankly, he was frank. We have started talking, we are talking about our party not about individuals.
“We have had very robust and frank discussions on how to move our party forward and work together. Ondo state must remain an APC state.”
In his speech, Kekemeke said he was surprised to see the leader of the party and Governor of the state, describing the visit as a pleasant surprise.
His words: “Like the Governor said, we have spoken very frankly and I am happy that he tolerated my frankness. I have said I will work with him. I shall not be going to any party or court. I will work hard to see that Ondo remains an APC state.”
At Iji’s residence, Akeredolu noted that the envoy was the first person among the other aspirants to call and congratulate him on the outcome of the primary election.
He said:” I must put it to notice that my brother here was the first person to call me and congratulate me. He didn’t even know that I was coming. As you know he was once our chairman, he’s a party person to the core.”
On his own, ” Iji assured the governor to expect consistency from him, adding that during his campaigns, he had made it known that he has nothing against the governor.
He said: “Expect consistency from us. When I was campaigning, I said I had nothing against His Excellency.
“I have contested with him and I see his victory as victory for our party. Whoever the PDP picks, we will beat them silly.”
The Governor was accompanied by APC state chairman, Engineer Ade Adetimehin; Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi and Chief of Staff, Chief Olugbenga Ale.
. “Olabode Richard OlatundeSpecial Assistant to the Governor (New Media) July 21, 2020.
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