A Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Otunba Dele Ologbese has declared that nothing will stop Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa from emerging as winner of the November 16 Governorship election in the State.
Ologbese stated this in a chat with newsmen in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday.
The Oka-Akoko born grassroots politician posited that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s pedigrees and accomplishments in ten months of stewardship have placed him far and above other candidates in clinching the plum position.
Ologbese, in his assessments, described Aiyedatiwa as a phenomenon and great achiever who has displayed unquenchable zest in making Ondo State one of the most developed states in the Federation through his transformational agendas.
He added that in just ten months in office, Aiyedatiwa has demonstrated in words and actions he’s a well motivated leader imbued with strong political will to transform the State into a land flowing with milk and honey.
His words, “I believe strongly that Governor Aiyedatiwa will win Saturday’s governorship’s polls with landslides margin considering his desires in changing the state’s socioeconomic narratives positively through his populist programmes.
“He’s greatly committed to setting the state on a fast lane of growths and unprecedented developments. He had commissioned some roads across three Senatorial Districts. He also constructed rural roads in boosting the state’s agrarian sector. Health care delivery services are given utmost attention through provisions of facilities and equipment in state’s owned hospitals.
“He’s promoting industrialisation by providing incentives towards boosting investments. He recently approved funds for rehabilitation of 21 schools with a view to creating conducive studying environments, which consequently will improve higher academic standards.”
“APC and the Governor organised a robust and well coordinated electioneering campaigns activities unrivaled in annals of the state’s histology, which enables him to interface effectively with masses at grassroots. Ayedatiwa parades the best blueprints that will change the socioeconomic well-being of his people.
“He’s prudent with spending of state’s funds and has zero tolerance for graft. No wonder he never spent the government’s funds in servicing his campaign activities. He’s averse to votes buying owing to his principles. All these made him the toast of the masses who had no option but to queue behind him on Saturday
“Governor Ayedatiwa is an ardent sports lover cum administrator who has contributed immensely towards the developments of the sector. Being a principal stakeholder in this sector, I’m competent to say he’s highly passionate about sports, which he has developed to a reasonable standard in Ondo State
“When he was the Deputy Governor and was in charge of Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA as Interim Management Committee’s Chairman, he helped save Sunshine Stars FC from relegation on two consecutive seasons based on his administrative prowess.
“Right now, Akure stadium is undergoing serious renovations while his government had vowed to complete the Olympic size stadium at Araromi-Akure initiated by Olusegun Agagu’s administration. He will do more for the sector if he secures peoples mandate on November 16.
“Aiyedatiwa is endorsed by all stakeholders in Ondo State. He’s loved and accepted by market people, artisans, farmers, drivers, and traders association members, students, professionals, teachers, universities dons and staff, public servants, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and host of others stakeholders. The support from all angles is overwhelming
“The Governor I knew is a man of proven integrity guided tenaciously by principles of fair play, transparency, and justice. He has absolute respect for the judiciary.
“He believes, courts are the last hope of common man, and in this respect, his government is renovating high courts complexes across eighteen Local Governments and also constructing a new judiciary complex towards ensuring speedy dispensation of justice in Ondo State
“Public servants are receiving better treatments under Aiyedatiwa’s watch. Their salaries and other renumerations are paid as at when due.
“He has also approved 73k minimum wage increase for public servants effective from November this year while pensioners are fairing well with their pensions being paid regularly.
“I knew, very soon, the caring hearted governor would approve an increase in pensions across boards based on recent federal government’s approval. With all these, I have no doubts all serving and retitled officers will vote massively for him on Saturday”, he concluded