Esther Salifu
A Prominent Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship candidate in Ondo State, Olusola Oke has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the ongoing governorship election.
After casting his vote at Ilowo Unit 6, Olori Alufa, Ugbo Ward 3 in Ilaje Local Government Area, Oke expressed his enthusiasm about the electoral process.
“The election in my unit has been orderly; people came out very well, and they are showing enthusiasm,” he said, describing it as the “best election we have ever had” in terms of peacefulness and orderliness.
Oke attributed the people’s enthusiasm to their confidence in the incoming government, particularly Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s emphasis on agriculture. “Agriculture was the basis of our economy in the Southwest, and the governor’s efforts to open up rural roads and provide high-yielding seedlings will make a significant difference,” he noted.
He also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their performance. “The Independent National Electoral Commission is already doing very well. The security agencies are also doing very well. My advice to them is to sustain what they have started to conclude it in a peaceful, orderly manner. I also congratulate the people of Ondo State for their enthusiasm.”
Oke urged the people to sustain the peaceful atmosphere throughout the election process and expressed optimism about the governor’s victory, which he believes will bring development to the neglected riverine areas. With his experience in politics and administration, he is confident that the APC will emerge victorious in the election.
As the results unfold, it remains to be seen whether Oke’s predictions will come to fruition. Recently, Governor Aiyedatiwa concluded the third leg of the senatorial flag-off of his campaign in Ondo South with a rally held at Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, promising continued development for the people of the State.¹
