Three gubernatorial candidates have withdrawn from Saturday’s election in Ondo State after endorsing Gov. Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The candidates made this disclosure throughout a solidarity go to to Aiyedatiwa by Dr. Ajibola Falaye, the candidate of the Accord Celebration, who spoke on behalf of the three events on Thursday in Akure.
The opposite two are the governorship candidate of the Nationwide Rescue Motion (NRM), Mr. Jenyo Ataunoko, and the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Olaide Rasheed Ibrahim.
The governorship candidate of the ADC, Mr. Adeyemi Nejo, had earlier declared assist for Aiyedatiwa.
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Falaye mentioned their determination to again the governor for Saturday’s election was based mostly on observing his longstanding dedication to public service since his time because the deputy governor.“Now we have been watching him, and his doorways are at all times open to all.
The state has been experiencing relative peace beneath his watch, which displays his dedication to safeguarding the lives of our folks.
“We see the infrastructural improvement that has taken place even inside this quick interval. It’s clear that the governor is actively working for the folks.“This Saturday, we’ll flip our dedication into votes. We are going to vote for continuity in Ondo State,” he mentioned.
Responding, Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude for the endorsement, calling it a top quality determination made out of goodwill by the candidates and their events.
“I didn’t name for this, however I’m grateful that my colleagues within the race have voluntarily recognized with my mandate and are able to mobilise their supporters to vote for the APC,” he mentioned.
