Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised President Bola Tinubu at least one million votes in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
Aiyedatiwa made the commitment on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Akure, where he pledged to mobilise voters across the state’s 18 local government areas.
The governor, who serves as the state coordinator of Tinubu’s presidential campaign, said party members would work together to secure the promised votes.
Governor lists projects behind Tinubu’s support
Aiyedatiwa recalled that Ondo supported Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election because of his leadership experience and political record.
He said the president’s administration had taken decisions to improve the economy, strengthen governance and create opportunities for Nigerians.
The governor also cited projects and programmes in Ondo State as reasons for supporting Tinubu’s re-election.
These include ongoing road and bridge construction, the recruitment of more than 6,000 workers and improvements to healthcare facilities.
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He also mentioned government investments in youth empowerment and economic opportunities as part of the state’s achievements under progressive governance.
Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to Tinubu for appointing three people from Ondo State to important federal positions.
He said the appointments showed the president’s confidence in the state and its people.
Shettima, APC leaders attend Akure rally
Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other national party leaders attended the campaign rally, where they highlighted Ondo’s importance to Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
Other prominent attendees included APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.
Governors Hope Uzodimma and other progressive leaders also attended the event.
Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko, Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, were among those present.
Ministers, members of the National Assembly and other party members also attended the rally.
Aiyedatiwa promised to unite party members and set aside their differences as they prepare for the presidential election.
He said the campaign team would take Tinubu’s achievements to communities, wards and polling units across all 18 local government areas.
WHAT READERS SHOULD KNOW
Aiyedatiwa’s one-million-vote promise represents the number of votes he wants Ondo State to deliver for Tinubu in 2027.
The governor’s campaign responsibility covers all 18 local government areas, making him the state coordinator of the presidential campaign.
The three Ondo indigenes appointed to federal positions were not named in his address.
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