High Chief Idowu Asonja, the Akogun of Igbekeboland, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State Governor, for his resounding success in the gubernatorial primary election of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The primary election, which took place over two days on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st, 2024, saw Governor Aiyedatiwa emerge victorious with a total of 48,460 votes.
In a statement released by his Media Office in Akure, the Ondo State Capital, High Chief Asonja described Governor Aiyedatiwa’s triumph as “well-deserved” and a testament to his widespread acceptance and popularity across the 18 local government areas of the Sunshine State.
He commended the governor for his dedication and service to the people, noting that the overwhelming support he received from party members reflects their confidence in his leadership.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s victory was achieved amidst a keenly contested election overseen by a panel led by Kogi State Governor, Mr. Usman Ododo.
The outcome of the primary election demonstrated the unwavering support of the APC members and the general populace in Ondo State for Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership.
As the State Coordinator of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) in Ondo State and a prominent Ilaje leader, High Chief Asonja highlighted the positive voting patterns observed in each of the 18 local government areas.
He emphasized that the results of the election reflected the happiness and satisfaction of the APC supporters and the people of Ondo State as a whole.
Asonja expressed happiness that APC voted for continuity of progressive governance of the Ayedatiwa administration and expressed gratitude to them for rewarding the governor with the mandate to fly the flag of APC in the gubernatorial election coming up in the state on November 16th, 2024.
Asonja, however, pleaded with the governor, to be magnanimous in victory by embracing other contestants, adding that as “the father of the state, he should embrace all of them and bring them on board.”
Similarly, Asonja also appealed to other contestants to put the primary and its outcome behind them and join forces with Ayedatiwa to maintain the winning streaks of APC in the state.
Continuing, Asonja said the fate of APC was superior to the aspiration of any individual member of the party, adding that all hands must be on deck to ensure that APC emerge victorious in the November 16th 2024.
Asonja said, “I seize this medium to congratulate our esteemed and performing Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for winning the governorship primary of our great party, APC, in the just-concluded intra-party election. This victory is surely well-deserved.”
“That Mr. Governor won in all the 18 local government areas of the state is very significant. This is an indication that he is very popular and acceptable in the nooks and crannies of the state. It’s a vote of confidence on the governor.”
“On behalf of our people and particularly my teeming supporters, I express gratitude to the good people of Ondo State, for voting overwhelmingly for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to emerge as the candidate of our great party in the November 16th 2024 general election.”
“I also use this medium to appeal to other contestants to forget the outcome of the election and rally support for the governor to win the general election. No sacrifice is too much to ensure the APC maintains its winning streaks in Ondo State.”
“We cannot afford to push APC into the opposition due to personal aspiration. The interest of APC is far greater and above any personal ambition. Let us team up to win the general election,” Asonja pleaded
The congratulatory message from High Chief Asonja underscores the unity and solidarity within the APC ranks and reinforces Governor Aiyedatiwa’s position as a respected leader who enjoys broad support among the citizens of Ondo State.
