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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State extended his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for fostering an enabling environment that facilitated the peaceful conduct of the Saturday governorship primary in the state.
Aiyedatiwa conveyed his gratitude in his acceptance speech following his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 16 governorship election in the state.
Usman Ododo, the Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee for Ondo State and Governor of Kogi, declared Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the Saturday primary.
Ododo announced that Aiyedatiwa garnered 48,569 votes, defeating his closest rival, Mr. Mayowa Akinfolarin, who secured 15,343 votes out of 95,178 valid votes.
Aiyedatiwa also expressed appreciation to the national and state working committee of the party for ensuring that the “best candidate emerged” as the party’s standard bearer.
He commended the other contestants for their sportsmanship and urged them to collaborate with him to ensure the party’s victory in the November election.
“Democracy sometimes comes with discordant tunes. This is not the time to hold grudges against one another, but for all of us to come together to remain in power,” he emphasized.
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Aiyedatiwa Extends Gratitude to Tinubu for Peaceful Ondo APC Primary
In the aftermath of the Ondo State APC governorship primary, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for fostering a conducive atmosphere that facilitated the peaceful conduct of the election.
Aiyedatiwa conveyed his appreciation during his acceptance speech following his emergence as the APC candidate for the November 16 governorship election in the state.
Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee for Ondo State and Governor of Kogi, Usman Ododo, officially declared Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the primary.
Ododo announced that Aiyedatiwa secured a resounding victory with 48,569 votes, surpassing his closest contender, Mr. Mayowa Akinfolarin, who garnered 15,343 votes out of 95,178 valid votes cast.
In his address, Aiyedatiwa also lauded the national and state working committees of the party for their efforts in ensuring that the “best candidate emerged” as the party’s standard bearer.
Furthermore, he commended the other contestants for their display of sportsmanship and urged them to unite with him to secure victory for the party in the upcoming November election.
Aiyedatiwa emphasized the importance of unity in the party, stating, “Democracy sometimes comes with discordant tunes. This is not the time to hold grudges against one another, but for all of us to come together to remain in power.”
