Ondo State Governor, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, has urged members of the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress to not grow to be complacent within the upcoming native authorities election.
The Ondo State Impartial Electoral Fee has scheduled January 18, 2025, for the conduct of the council election.
Aiyedatiwa gave the cost whereas addressing the chairmanship, vice-chairmanship, and councillorship candidates of the APC throughout the 18 native governments on Friday in Akure, the state capital.
He emphasised the significance of consolidating the successes recorded over the past governorship election and urged the candidates to work in the direction of victory within the forthcoming ballot.
He stated, “We now have set a powerful basis as a celebration, and it’s now as much as us to construct on it. This election isn’t just about profitable however proving that our get together stays the main voice of the individuals. I guarantee you of my unwavering assist as we head to the polls, however I urge you to keep away from overconfidence. Allow us to stay centered and strategic in our method.
“Present dedication to our get together and the individuals. Our residents are watching. They need leaders who won’t solely characterize them effectively but in addition ship on their guarantees. Show your capability and functionality to make a distinction on the grassroots degree.”
Earlier in his tackle, the state APC Chairman, Ade Adetimehin, congratulated the candidates on their emergence and reminded them of the heavy duty forward.
Adetimehin additional urged the candidates to accentuate their campaigns on the grassroots degree to advertise the get together’s agenda of excellent governance.
“This can be a defining second for all of you. You carry the belief and hopes of the get together and the individuals. Don’t disappoint us. Be good ambassadors of the APC, and above all, don’t betray the belief reposed in you,” the governor suggested.