By Banji Ayoola
The All Progressives Congress, APC said on Saturday that the incumbent Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, would win the October 10 governorship election in the state.
Chairman of the party’s National Campaign Council for the election and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, gave this assurance at the council’s inauguration in Abuja.
He said with the inauguration of the coucil, the party has begun a march towards victory in the election, adding that the party would repeat the performance recorded in the 2016 governorship election, but with a landside victory this time around.
Sanwo-Olu said the party’s confidence was further boosted by the giant strides recorded by the Akeredolu administration in the state; while he assured President Muhammadu Buhari that Ondo State would remain in the fold of the APC.
While inaugurating the 104 member council, APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Gov. Mala Buni of Yobe, inaugurated the campaign council on Saturday at the party’s secretariat in Abuja.
The council has Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State as Deputy Chairman, while Mr Mustapha Salihu would serve as Secretary.
Buni urged the campaign council to ensure the renewal of the mandate given to the party’s candidate in the state four years ago.
“I am happy to state that the chairman and members of the council were carefully selected, based on their personal records of hard work, proven integrity and commitment to the ideals of our dear party.
“I have no doubt in my mind that the rich cream of personalities on this council, with vast electioneering experience, will once again secure the mandate of the people of Ondo State, for the party and its candidate,” he said.
According to him, the party and its supporters across the country have enormous confidence in the ability of the council members to succeed.
“You are, therefore, encouraged to always engage in team work and collective participation. We are fully confident that by the grace of God, you will succeed and do us proud.
“Let me use this occasion to assure the good people of Ondo state that your investment in the party in this election will consolidate the achievements recorded in the last four years.
“I want to assure you that APC will not renege in its drive to build a peaceful and prosperous Ondo State that will be the pride of all,” Buni said.
He urged supporters of APC in the state and all over the country to be law-abiding before, during and after the election.
According to him, members of the party should engage in healthy competition and promote robust electoral campaign and politics, generally.
Responding, Mr Sanwo-Olu thanked the Buni-led caretaker committee for giving members of the council opportunity to serve the party.
He described a large number of members in the council as a reflection of the people’s genuine desire to serve the party.
With Agency report
