UPDATE: AIYEDATIWA MEETS ONDO REPS, CALLS FOR UNITED FRONT ON DEVELOPMENT AS APC UNITY DEEPENS

AIYEDATIWA MEETS ONDO REPS, CALLS FOR UNITED FRONT ON DEVELOPMENT AS APC UNITY DEEPENS - By Opima RealNews


Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has urged federal lawmakers from the state to embrace the development, peace and stability of Ondo as a shared responsibility, stressing that sustainable progress can only be achieved through collective commitment.

The governor made the call while hosting all nine members of the House of Representatives from Ondo State to a dinner at the Government House, Akure.

The lawmakers in attendance were Hon. Abiodun Derin Adesida (Akure South/Akure North), Hon. Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West), Hon. Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose), Hon. Gboyega Adefarati (Akoko South-West/Akoko South-East), Hon. Ife Ehindero (Akoko North-East/Akoko North-West), Hon. Festus Akingbaso (Idanre/Ifedore), Hon. Festus Adefiranye (Ileoluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo), Hon. Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese-Odo) and Hon. Jimi Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele).


Discussions at the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the federal lawmakers and the state government to drive development, maintain stability and promote unity within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party’s forthcoming congresses.

The governor also emphasized the need to align federal and state development priorities to ensure Ondo State continues to benefit from federal projects under the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Governor Aiyedatiwa said his administration remains committed to prioritising the welfare of the people and the overall development of the state above political considerations.

According to him, enhanced cooperation with the National Assembly members represents a major boost for Ondo State, describing the engagement as the kind of synergy required to sustain the current momentum of development and stability in the Sunshine State.

The governor further briefed the lawmakers on activities lined up to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ondo State, noting that the milestone would be celebrated in a manner befitting the state’s history and aspirations.

He expressed satisfaction over what he described as an unprecedented political alignment in the state, with all 12 members of the National Assembly and all 26 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly now belonging to the APC.

In their responses, the federal lawmakers commended Governor Aiyedatiwa for what they described as visible developmental strides across the state.

They pledged their loyalty and support to the governor, promising to set aside partisan interests and work collectively for the development of Ondo State and the strengthening of the APC.

Also present at the meeting were the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, APC National Vice Chairman (South-West), Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac, Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative and Party Affairs, Hon. Babatunde Kolawole, and APC chieftain Prince Ademola Adegoroye.


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