In the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, community leaders are rallying support for the All Progressives Congress candidate and incumbent Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the upcoming election on November 16. The Ilaje Development Summit Group, representing the oil-rich region, believes that electing Aiyedatiwa, a native of Ilaje, would be beneficial for the state.
During the Ilaje Political Summit and Ilaje Development Summit Group Congress, the Executive Administrator, Mr. Adesola Adebawo, encouraged residents to vote overwhelmingly for Aiyedatiwa and emphasized the importance of avoiding violence during the election period.
Adebawo highlighted the significance of a unified vision for the state’s political and economic progress, stressing the need for citizen participation in shaping the future governance. He underlined the crucial role of politics and development in advancing Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole.
The summit aimed to promote sustainable development, unity, and strategic growth within the state, focusing on harnessing the untapped resources of riverine communities for overall advancement. The leaders emphasized the importance of a shared vision beyond political affiliations and the necessity of collaborative efforts between citizens and leaders for the region’s prosperity.
Chieftain of the APC, Chief Olusola Oke, urged residents to support Aiyedatiwa’s bid for reelection, emphasizing the goal of achieving a resounding victory. Meanwhile, Oba Aderibigbe Olomola, the monarch of Itebu-Kunmi community, called for peaceful elections, emphasizing the need for wise voting decisions to ensure community prosperity and unity.
Overall, the message resonating from the leaders is one of unity, peaceful participation in the electoral process, and a collective effort towards the sustainable growth and development of Ondo State.