It Was Akeredolu’s Wish I Succeed Him, Aiyedatiwa Declares Gov Bid.

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By: Peace Adisa

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially declared his intention to contest the Ondo State Governorship Election slated for November 16, 2024.

In a Tuesday speech to supporters at Akure’s Gani Fawehinmi Arcade, the governor stated that he would be interested in running for office on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.

Following the demise of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on December 27, 2023, Aiyedatiwa, who was Ondo’s deputy governor at the time, will assume the role.

“Distinguished citizens and party faithful, I must re-echo what our late leader had always wished for in his lifetime. It was his wish that I succeed him, not in death though, as the next Governor of the State.”

Aiyedatiwa was not the first to make such a claim as a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Wale Akinterinwa, had said Akeredolu anointed him as his successor.

“My mission would focus on key developmental issues to alleviate poverty, banish hunger, and make Ondo State self-sustaining. My development agenda is to place a State Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (SEEDS).

“Today, I offer myself to lead, not to rule, to respect your wishes, not to dominate you, and to lead by example of humility, good character, and empathy, which I have demonstrated in office since 2021.”