Three candidates in the Ondo off-cycle gubernatorial election have adopted Lucky Aiyedatiwa, standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governorship election will be conducted on November 16.
The candidates are Ajibola Falaye of the Accord Party (AP); Jenyo Ataunoko of the National Rescue Movement (NRM); and Olaide Ibrahim, deputy gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement, Ebenezer Adeniyan, chief press secretary (CPS) to the Ondo governor, said the candidates endorsed Aiyedatiwa during a solidarity visit on Thursday.
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Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Falaye said Aiyedatiwa is dedicated to the progress of Ondo state.
“We have been watching him, and his doors are always open to all,” Adeniyan quoted Falaye to have said.
“The state has been experiencing relative peace under his watch, which reflects his commitment to safeguarding the lives of our people.
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“We see the infrastructural development that has taken place even within this short period. It is clear that the governor is actively working for the people.
“This Saturday, we will turn our commitment into votes. We will vote for continuity in Ondo state.”
Aiyedatiwa thanked the governorship candidates for endorsing him.
“I didn’t call for this, but I am grateful that my colleagues in the race have voluntarily identified with my mandate and are ready to mobilise their supporters to vote for the APC,” the governor said.
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Aiyedatiwa asked the governorship candidates to appeal to their supporters to turn out on Saturday to cast their ballots.
“There’s no time left. I appeal to you all to encourage your members to come out in full force on Saturday and cast their votes for the APC,” he said.
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