Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reiterated his strong support for President Bola Tinubu, describing the president as ‘irreplaceable’ ahead of the 2027 general election.
The governor spoke on Tuesday in Akure at the grand finale of his ‘Thank-You Tour’ to the 18 local government areas of the state, declaring that the people of Ondo State were solidly behind President Tinubu due to the ongoing developmental projects across the state.
He said many of the achievements recorded by his administration were made possible by increased federal allocations under President Tinubu.
“As you can see, there are ongoing projects across the state. All these achievements are a result of the increment in allocations to states from the federal level under our amiable President, Bola Tinubu.
“In Ondo State, we are witnessing giant developmental projects, particularly road construction. So, we are solidly behind the President. Let me tell you clearly that President Bola Tinubu cannot be replaced in 2027. He has done well and earned the support of our people,” he said.
He, however, cautioned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against internal rancour as political activities ahead of the 2027 elections gather momentum.
He warned that “infighting” could weaken the party, stressing that party supremacy would determine those who would fly the APC’s flag in future elections, adding that the party remained one and indivisible.
The governor further disclosed that the APC had strengthened its base in Ondo State with the defection of key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Earlier, Adekanmbi Oluwatuyi from Akure; Chief Falusi of the PDP from Akoko North-East; and Chief Kora Adebisi of the SDP from Akoko North-West announced their defection to the APC.
Others include Hon. Yusuf Lateef, who joined alongside former 2016 local government officials, councillors, supervisors, and advisers, as well as Ijanusi Olawale and his supporters from Akoko South-East.
Welcoming the defectors, Aiyedatiwa commended them for joining the progressive fold and urged them to work collectively for the success of President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
The governor also thanked residents of Akure South Local Government for their loyalty to the APC, recalling that the council recorded the highest number of votes among the 18 local governments in the November 16 governorship election.
He expressed gratitude for the mandate given to him and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, describing the support as decisive to the party’s victory.
Earlier, the APC Vice Chairman in the state, Atili Ikoto Agabra, said the party had no room for “joiners or partners,” noting that relevance within the APC would be determined strictly by commitment and contributions.
He urged the new members to demonstrate loyalty through active participation in party activities at all level.
The Secretary to the State Government and indigene of Akure land, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti lauded the governor for what he described as unprecedented infrastructural development in Akure, the state capital.
Similarly, the APC Chairman in Akure South Local Government, Mr Fesobi Akinmolayan, praised the governor for the ongoing road projects and other developments across the area.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
