Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State promised on Friday to proceed implementing infrastructural initiatives throughout the state if re-elected.
The governorship election within the state is scheduled for November 16, 2024, and the All Progressives Congress, alongside 16 different political events, has begun campaigning forward of the election.
Aiyedatiwa, who can also be the APC candidate, accompanied by his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, and a number of other celebration leaders, visited numerous areas in Akure, the state capital, together with the palace of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi. He urged the individuals to vote for him within the upcoming election.
He acknowledged, “You may see what I’ve been doing since I assumed workplace, so I promise you that I gained’t relent in my infrastructural initiatives. The solar energy initiative will proceed. We have now accomplished section one, and we’ll transfer on to section two.
“In section two, we’ll be sure that there are photo voltaic lights in our markets in order that our market ladies can proceed buying and selling into the night.”
On the Deji’s palace, the governor pledged to provoke extra infrastructural initiatives, significantly street building, throughout the dominion if re-elected.
“Akure stays probably the most peaceable states in Nigeria. For any optimistic improvement to happen within the state, it should start in Akure. We have now been responding to your requests, and we’ll proceed to do extra.
I’ve not but absolutely commenced my authorities,” he pledged.
Whereas canvassing for votes from the individuals of Akure, Aiyedatiwa urged them to come back out in massive numbers to vote for him on November 16. He additionally acknowledged that his administration would restructure the funds to align together with his developmental plans for the state.
“I’m very happy with what I see right here. What the Obas prophesied final time is similar message they’ve conveyed at this time. I’m not right here to make guarantees. You may have seen and understood my actions since I used to be deputy governor; I’ve been addressing points associated to the Obas. The voice of kings is akin to God’s voice.”
Welcoming the governor and his entourage, Oba Aladelusi, who’s the Chairman of the Council of Obas within the state, described Aiyedatiwa as a person who respects conventional rulers and establishments within the state.
The monarch pleaded with Aiyedatiwa to take care of his infrastructural initiatives, particularly in street building and the availability of photo voltaic road lights in Akure.
“The governor is performing effectively, and he must be supported in his ambitions. Right here in Akure, we now have benefitted from his help of infrastructure.
“Nevertheless, we urge the governor to help us in developing inner roads in Akure and to prioritise our market roads and Igbatoro Highway, as this route results in Benin in Edo State and can ease transportation,” the monarch stated.