By: Oluwatosin Adesola
….As Boroffice’s Kinsmen dump Senator, to lead Ajipe Campaign
Ahead of the 2023 General Election, Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, on wednesday insisted that his Ondo North senatorial ambition will not be affected negatively as he comes from the same Owo local government area with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Ajipe also described as unfounded and unknown to law insinuation that incumbent governor and Serving Senator can not come from the same local government area, noting that the seat of Governor is for the entire State with 18 local government areas while Ondo North senatorial district belongs to six local governments in Akoko/Owo/Ose axis.
The Managing Director of KlickKonnect International, stated these facts during his official declaration at the historical Mapo Hall in Owo local Govt area on the 30th March 2022 to contest the Ondo North Senatorial Election comes 2023 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
SUNSHINETRUTH reports that this is just as Ajipe announced two major appointments towards achieving his vision.
Ajipe named a famous lawyer and political strongman in the area, Barrister Tolu Babaleye as Director General, Alex Ajipe Campaign Organization while the immediate past Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor, Chief Segun Ajiboye, would be the Director of Media of the Campaign Organization.
Babaleye from Akoko Southwest local government area led the campaign team of the Incumbent Senator from the district (Prof Ajayi Boroffice) in the 2019 general election, who Ajiboye is from Akoko Northwest local government area.
The two appointees are Boroffice’s kinsmen from Akokoland.
Ajipe described his ambition as a child of necessity, noting that the reason for fresh start in Ondo North Senatorial district informed his decision to join the race.
When asked Akeredolu’s disposition to his ambition as his kinsman and APC leader in the state, Ajipe said his discussions with the governor would remain personal to the two them, saying he would leverage on his international connections to facilitate rapid development in Ondo North if elected as the Senator comes 2023.
“I also ask that you all please, help appreciate His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, who we love to call Aketi, for his leadership, his courage and the opportunities he has given us.
“We hope to continue to make him proud as we reinforce that a better society is possible. Our Distinguished and beloved Arakunrin will forever be respected and appreciated. The first family is a great asset to the state, and they have outstanding legacies we hope to build on,” Ajipe said.
In his speech titled, “The Exigencies of a Fresh Start”, Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, the Irawo Ola of Yoruba Kingdom & Chairman, Ibi Giga Ambassadors explained that his decision is based on his commitment and passion to drive positive transformation to the Ondo North Senatorial District.
According to him, “I am not a stranger to service. I do not come to lead you, to promise you what is not in my character or antecedents! I have come to tell you that I have served tremendously well, with what God has given me, and the opportunities that men and women have put at my disposal.”
“With little compared to what others have gotten, I have surpassed so many who have got immeasurable resources, and have unlimited access to wealth.”
While making reference to some of his development strides within the economic sector of the State, the industrialist assured the people that his led representation of given the opportunity will be people oriented,as he would ensure that there’s direct impact of democratic dividends on the people.
In his words, “I have brought investors and investments to Ondo State, so significantly, they cannot be ignored or played down. The President, Governors, Expatriates, Distinguished Personalities across Nigeria and all over the world have recognized the great light that God has caused to shine in Ondo State, through me.”
Ajipe, Convener of Ibi Giga Ambassadors, also solicited for the support of Party members and the people to give him the much needed push to ensure that the mandate of the electorates is acquired
Ajipe said, “The people it is with a great sense of honour, privilege and responsibility that I stand before you today, to declare my intention to represent you in the Nigerian Senate. I have gone round the whole 72 wards of Ondo North Senatorial District, talking to the old and young, kings and chiefs, community and political leaders and followers, both politically and non politically inclined personalities.
“I cannot but say that I have seen things as they are and I have listened to the genuine agitations, sentiments, readiness, while observing the limitations and strength of. I am therefore filled with honor and gratitude to God Almighty for today, and for the dark hours when we never believed that we could one day have the chance to submit ourselves for service.
“All I have come to say today, in summary, is that with little, I have done so much, and if you, THE PEOPLE, with whom great power lies, can give me the opportunity to do more, then you will see A Fresh Start, and you will see growth, development, and positive change than you have ever seen before in our constituency.
“I have employed youths in their many hundreds and created employment opportunities for youths in their thousands! With the help of God, I have paid school fees and given scholarships that I have lost count of! I have paid rents for people I cannot count! I have met so many needs I cannot remember, both to familiar persons and to total strangers. God has given me a heart for the wellbeing of humanity!” Ajipe said.
