The Ondo State Governor, Mr Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, has expressed satisfaction over the turnouts of social gathering members who turned out to take part within the alternative of their most well-liked aspirant within the governorship main of the All Progressives Congress within the state.
Within the main, held on Saturday, throughout the 203 wards and 18 native authorities areas of the state, no fewer than 16 aspirants participated within the train.
They embrace Aiyedatiwa, Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, Wale Akinterinwa, Diran Iyantan, Dayo Faduyile, Gbenga Edema, Jimi Odimayo and Jimoh Ibrahim.
Others are, Olamide Ohunyeye, Diran Iyantan, Ife Oyedele, Soji Ehinlawo, Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo, Morayo Lebi and Funke Omogoroye.
Talking after being counted within the voting train Ugbo Ward 4, Obenla, Ilaje Native Authorities Space of the state, Aiyedatiwa, described the social gathering main as a vital step in figuring out the APC’s flagbearer for the forthcoming governorship election.
The governor stated he was assured within the democratic course of and reiterated his dedication to upholding the ideas of transparency and equity within the social gathering’s number of candidates.
“With the stories I obtained from different native governments, the first has been peaceable and I’m impressed with the turnout of our individuals for the train right here at house and different locations. It was a profitable one.
“This marks a particular homecoming for me, as I categorical my heartfelt gratitude to my fellow constituents, esteemed social gathering members, and the colourful neighborhood of Ugbo Ward 4 in Ilaje Native Authorities. At this time, within the very land of my beginning, I stand to train my proper to vote and to vie for the honour of representing our social gathering as its gubernatorial flag bearer within the November gubernatorial election”
“The large turnout we witness right here at this time isn’t any shock to me, for that is the place my journey started. It’s right here, amidst the acquainted streets and faces, the place I took my first steps and obtained my main schooling.
“The enjoyment of reconnecting with my roots is additional heightened by the presence of two of my childhood classmates, a pleasant reunion that fills me with immense happiness,” he said.