Nigeria’s Envoy to the Republic of Togo, Ambassador Olusola Iji, has expressed his determination to beat the incumbent Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, at the coming party primaries to clinch the ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
He was sure that the coast would be clear for him as he enjoys the massive support of APC leaders and members statewide, particularly at the grassroots to contest for the fpoll.
Already, he has declared his intention to contest the governorship race on the party’s platform and distributed campaign vehicles to his mobilisers, stressing that he would become the next Governor by January 2021.
The Envoy said he saw the sufferings of Ondo APC members when his campaign leaders visited the 18 local government areas and produced a mind blowing report.
He spoke through his Director of Media Services, noting that APC members lamented that they have been sidelined on party matters.
He said his long sought reconciliation of Ondo APC members has started yielding results following the large number of party members queuing behind his quest to achieve unity in the party.
Iji stated that he has solid campaign structures in all the 18 local government areas and that his campaign coordinators were working hard to ensure vibrant political support for his aspiration.
He said he has reached out to former and current party leaders playing ‘Sidon look’ politics, elders, opinion molders and other critical stakeholders.
His words: “Statistics obtained from party members painted vivid pictures of APC members’ pitiable sufferings caused by their total neglect by the Akeredolu administration.
“APC leaders, Ward and local government executive members pitiably lamented their lots saying there was absence of political patronage.
“The decision of APC members at the grassroots level to pitch tent with Ambassador Iji was based on the robust and all inclusive style the Ambassador has adopted.”
