Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has named Hon Abiola Makinde as Director General of the All Progressives Congress for the November 16th governorship election.
Aiyedatiwa unveiled Makinde
at the third APC Stakeholders meeting held at The Dome, Akure, the state capital.
The Ondo Governor, who called for unity and renewed commitment from members of the party, urged APC members to intensify grassroots mobilization.
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Inaugurating the APC State Campaign Council, Governor Aiyedatiwa
praised commitment of party members towards the success of APC in the coming election.
“This is the third stakeholders’ meeting, and it’s clear that we’ve upheld our promise of inclusivity as a party and as a government.
“It is the party that is heading into the election. The electoral victory will require the collective strength of every party member.
“We cannot afford to be complacent; this is the time to redouble our efforts and ensure we deliver victory for the party.”
He called on party faithful to return to their units, wards amd local government areas and mobilize voters, particularly those who may feel marginalized.
Campaign council lauds Aiyedatiwa over appointment Hon. Makinde assured the gathering that he was committed to delivering victory for the APC in the election.
“I promise that Ondo State will remain in the hands of APC,” he said confidently, pledging to lead a successful campaign that would consolidate the party’s hold on the state.
Ondo APC Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, said the APC remained one big family despite differing opinions.
He said, “Ondo is a progressive state, and we will continue to be progressive as long as we stand united.”
Hon Makinde is a member of the House of Representatives representing Ondo Federal Constituency.
Makinde won election to the National Assembly on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) but joined the APC ahead of the 2023 general elections.