The All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the governorship poll in Ondo State because it has formidable structures across the 18 councils, the Publicity Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, said yesterday.
He said while the party won 15 of 18 local governments during the 2020 election, “our target this year is to win the entire 18 local governments.”
Kalejaye, who spoke on the chances of the ruling party, said Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will beat his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) challenger, Agboola Ajayi, because he has performed creditably in office.
He said the ruling party cannot be intimidated by a depleted opposition platform that is being deserted daily by its long-standing members.
The publicity secretary said Aiyedatiwa has impressed the people of Ondo State by repositioning the critical sectors of education, health and civil services through his reforms and commitment to welfare.
He said the crowds at the rallies in Ondo Kingdom, Ikare and today’s campaign in Ore pointed to the wide acceptability being enjoyed by the ruling party.
Kalejaye said: “The chance of our party is bright. APC is the only party in Ondo State as of today. The few people who were making things difficult in the party have defected to APC. Eminent people like Joseph Akinlaja, formerly of the House of Representatives, have come to APC. Kolade Akinjo, a two-term member of the House of Representatives, has come to APC. Lad Ojomo, formerly of the House of Representatives, is in APC.
“The former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele, is now in APC. Former opposition spokesmen Eni Akinsola and Banji Olumide are in APC. The depletion has boosted our confidence. Our party is united. We are working. We will be victorious. “
Kalejaye praised Aiyedatiwa for doing what the people of Ondo State expected from a good leader, stressing that he has prioritised the welfare of workers.
He said while other states were dilly-dallying on the minimum wage, Aiyedatiwa was prepared to pay N73,000.
Kalejaye added: “Our party is strong and our governor is working. We have the structures at the unit, ward, local government and state levels. We have the people. We have the population behind us. We will win.”
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