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Ex-PDP State Woman Leader, Others Join APC in Okitipupa

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has stated that running a government is not a one-man job and it requires everyone’s collective efforts to ensure smooth governance and development.The Governor stated this on Monday at the Zion Gospellers' Church, Oke Igbala, Ayeka Igbodigo, Okitipupa local government area as part of his stakeholders engagement in the Southern Senatorial District of the State. At the event, some leaders and members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) from the old Okitipupa division defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).The defectors were led by a former State Woman Leader of the party, Mrs. Esther Ebiwonjumi, who said they were impressed by the governor's leadership style and ready to support him in the November 16 gubernatorial election.Receiving the defectors into the party, Governor Aiyedatiwa called on long-standing and new members of the party to unite and collaborate effectively, stressing the importance of working together to ensure that the APC retains power in the state. "The APC is one big family, and your integration is crucial to our success. Let us all prioritize the success of our party and work together for a better future", he said.Addressing some of the challenges raised at the event, including infrastructure, electricity and employment, the Governor promised to examine them critically and work towards resolving them.Speaking on behalf of the Council of Primates in Okitipupa LGA and members of Zion Gospellers' Church, Okitipupa, His Eminence, Dr. Joshua Orogbemi Akintan (Arinnade Mimo), founder of Zion Gospellers' Church, thanked the Governor for identify with the people at the grassroots, declaring the community’s total support for his administration.Also at the event, the Odatiwa Women Initiative, led by the Special Adviser to to the Governor on Women Affairs, distributed aprons and Food items to women in the area.The Governor had earlier held a stakeholders meeting with members of the APC in Ilaje Local Government Area at Igbokoda. Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. August 5, 2024.2024: ONDO REPS MEMBERS VOW TO MOBILISE SUPPORT, VOTES FOR GOV AIYEDATIWA - We'll continue to strengthen our party ahead of poll, says APC chairmanMembers of the Ondo State APC Caucus in the House of Representatives on Monday pledged their total support for Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election in the State. The eight members of the caucus said they have resolved to put the issues of the last primary election behind in order to unite behind the Governor to ensure victory in the governorship election. The caucus, represented by four of the eight members, announced their support during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House in Akure, the state capital. They are Hon. Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose), Hon. Gboyega Adefarati (Akoko South West/Akoko South East), Hon. Festus Adefiranye (Ile-oluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo) and Hon. Jimi Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele). The other four members, Hon. Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese-Odo), Hon. Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West), Hon. Derin Adesida (Akure South/Akure North) and Hon. Ife Ehindero (Akoko North West/Akoko North East), who were absent, sent their words of support to the Governor. Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Adelegbe said the visit was to erase any doubt on whether or not the members of the National Assembly are fully supporting the Governor in the coming election. According to him, members of the caucus have resolved to mobilise grassroots support and votes for Governor Aiyedatiwa in the election to make his victory a landslide. Hon. Adelegbe, who commended the people of Ondo State for not joining the ongoing nationwide protest, hailed the leadership quality of the Governor in engaging various stakeholders to ensure that there is peace in the State. In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the APC in the State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, thanked the House of Reps members for their timely declaration of support for the Governor in the coming election.Engr. Adetimehin said the development promotes unity and will strengthen the party in the State ahead of the November governorship election. In his response, Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked the lawmakers for the visit and declaration of support which he said is a testament to their loyalty to the APC. “Even though I have emerged as the party’s flagbearer, remember that the ballot will bear the APC name, not just mine. This is the APC’s election, and we must work collectively to achieve victory."You are the leaders and representatives of our peoole and your support is invaluable. With all of you on our side, we are rest assured that the victory of our party is secured,” he said.Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. August 5, 2024.