…..Pass Vote of Confidence in Aiyedatiwa.
As the 2027 general election approaches, Political leaders under the auspices of Akoko Political Leaders Forum, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, on Sunday expressed satisfaction with performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and unanimously endorsed him as the sole presidential candidate of the party.
This is to enable the President to complete his administration’s reforms.
The decision was made known during the maiden meeting of all leaders and stakeholders of APC from the four local government area that consist of Akoko land, held in Ikare Akoko, in Akoko North East local government of the state.
Equally, the forum also passed vote of confidence on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for putting the state on the world map of socio-economic, political, commercial and infrastructure development.
Addressing the gathering, the Convener of the meeting, a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, said the Akoko political leaders and people of the area have agreed to support President Tinubu as the only Presidential candidate for the party.
Other political leaders that sent representatives to the stakeholders meeting, include the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Senator Jide lpinsagba, National Assembly member representing Akoko South-West/Akoko South-East Federal Constituency, Hon. Adegboyega Adefarati.
All the four council chairmen in Akoko were physically present at the meeting, including past and present political office holders in the state and at the national.
Olabimtan expressed joy over the new unity within the party in Akoko land, saying it was the first time party members would come together from the four local government areas to strategize and speak with one voice.
Explaining reasons for the support by the people of Akoko extraction, Olabimtan said halting the fiscal and economic policies currently being implemented by the Tinubu-led government would be suicidal for the nation by voting a new administration.
He said the people decided to support Tinubu re-election for steering the ship of the nation through difficult times and put Nigeria firmly on the path to economic recovery and growth within his first two years at the saddle.
According to him, “the coming of all political leaders, elders of the party, present and past political office holders together from various local government and various parties to support a common cause signals progress and unity in Akoko land.
“Akoko people have spoken in one voice and very loud. In order for the country to remain on the faster path and lane of prosperity.
“President Tinubu should be adopted by all as the sole candidate of the party for the 2027 presidential election, for a second term in office.
“You don’t change a winning team, President Tinubu is performing and living to expectation and I am proud to say this that Nigeria is fortunate to have at the helm of affairs a visionary; forthright, knowledgeable, courageous, focussed and a reformist like him.
“Looking through his economic reforms, you will notice that government has been able to earn more revenue, particularly after blocking the loopholes and leakages.
“Tinubu is working towards leaving a legacy, make a significant shift in the nation’s development, and i can tell you that Mr President is intentional about the country’s future”
Speaking on the need for political gladiators in the Akoko to come together, Olabimtan said the meeting is not just a political meeting but a family union to enable political leaders to rub minds, share opinions and strengthen bond.
He said the meeting will help politicians to rededicate themselves to the collective quest of making life more meaningful and comfortable for the entire people of Akoko land.
He said “this meeting is not just a meeting but call to prompt us on the need for us to unite and work as a team to maximise our potential as a people.
” There is strength in unity. According to the book of Ecclesiastes 4:12, “when people work together, they can overcome any challenge.”
“The time has come for us to jettison factionalism and embrace inclusive politics. Our people say, no hunter can face or defeat a multitude of snakes. I am using this medium to implore you all that we should strengthen our unity so that collectively we can develop Akoko-land and make life more meaningful and conducive for the incoming generation.
On Aiyedatiwa, a former lawmaker in the state, Akogun Gbenga Omole said, “Ondo is lucky and Akoko-land is indeed lucky. The governor has started well. You must have seen that Aiyedatiwa have no room for abandoned projects.
“That is why he is busy completing the projects initiated by his predecessor while busy inaugurating several new projects to make life more comfortable for our people.
“This is our government and the governor surely deserves our unflinching support. I urge you all to let us rally round him to ensure that he did not just succeed but that he enjoys peaceful reign through utmost cooperation of party faithful.
