Ondo poll: I am confident of Akeredolu’s re-election, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is confident of Rotimi Akeredolu’s re-election as governor of Ondo state.

The gubernatorial election in the south-west state has been scheduled for October 10.

Akerodolu, flag bearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had earlier said defeating Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), may not be easy.

But in a series of tweets on Wednesday, Buhari said he is confident of Akeredolu’s victory in the election.

The president who noted that he is proud of the governor’s achievements in office, said he deserves to be re-elected.

Buhari praised Akeredolu for his utilisation of available resources, adding that the candidate is a good brand for the party.

“I have no doubt that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is a good brand for the APC to market. I am particularly delighted by his ingenious approach to governance. His performance within the limits of available resources is endearing,” he said.

“Governor Akeredolu deserves to be re-elected to consolidate the good work he commenced in his first term. I am not just proud of his achievements; I am confident he will enjoy the mandate of the good people of Ondo State for the second term.”

Governor Akeredolu deserves to be re-elected to consolidate the good work he commenced in his first term. I am not just proud of his achievements; I am confident he will enjoy the mandate of the good people of Ondo State for the second term.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 7, 2020

Akeredolu had defeated Jegede, who was also PDP’s candidate in the 2016 governorship election.

Meanwhile, at a ceremony which was organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) on Tuesday, Akeredolu, Jegede and candidates of nine other political parties committed to ensuring a free and fair election in Ondo.