Aiyedatiwa’s victory: Ajulo says Ondo APC primary satisfied electoral law

Kayode Ajulo, attorney-general and commissioner for justice in Ondo state, says the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that produced Lucky Aiyedatiwa as governorship candidate satisfied provisions of the Electoral Act and the constitution of the party.

At the weekend, Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, defeated 15 opponents to become the party’s flagbearer.

The governorship election in Ondo is scheduled for November.

In a statement on Wednesday, Ajulo said Jimoh Ibrahim and Olusola Oke, the governor’s opponents, should congratulate Aiyedatiwa and work with him to actualise the “Ondo State of our dreams”.

Ajulo further noted that the election was conducted in a “very orderly manner, devoid of violence and irregularities.

He commended the primary election committee led by Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), observers’ groups and all relevant stakeholders for a hitch-free exercise

The attorney-general said he is confident that Aiyedatiwa would win the election.

“Although Governor Aiyedatiwa enjoyed and still enjoys the overwhelming support of the masses, party faithful and major stakeholders within and outside Ondo state, as evident in his landslide victory, we cannot take away the place of law, which puts to rest any issue that may arise with regards to the conduct of last Saturday’s election,” Ajulo said.

“Once again, I congratulate Mr Governor on this landmark victory, I also rejoice with the people of Ondo state for being lucky to have him as a governor at this point in time and I want to applaud the APC party faithful for displaying utmost decorum on Saturday.

“Rest assured, the governor is not resting on his laurels and he will do everything within his power to take the state to a greater height.”