Former Speakers of the Ondo State House of Assembly, under the auspices of the Forum of Former Speakers of the Ondo State, have declared support for the governorship ambitions of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
The Speakers who visited Governor Ayedatiwa in his office also passed a vote of confidence in his leadership, urging him not to relent in turning the state around positively.
The coordinator and chairman of the forum, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan expressed confidence in the ability of Ayedatiwa to lead and develop the state beyond the end of his current tenure in 2025.
Olabimtan, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB), said the former Speakers, who include Rt. Hon. Kenneth Olawale, Rt. Hon. Ayo Agbomuserin, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, and Rt. Hon. Malachi Coker will work round the clock to ensure his return as the state governor, saying, “We believe in your leadership.”
The former speakers emphasised their commitment to collaborating with the present administration to achieve the desired goals for Ondo State.
While speaking, Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude for the solidarity and support shown by the forum, affirming his commitment to continue with all the ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the development of the state.
In a related development, the Ilaje Development Summit Group, led by Rev. Sola Adebanwo, conveyed their support for the governor during a courtesy visit on Tuesday.
The delegation emphasised their non-political stance but expressed their sincere confidence in the leadership of Governor Aiyedatiwa, especially as he’s one of their own from Ilaje.
Expressing their commitment to contributing to the growth and development of Ondo State, the group highlighted critical challenges facing the Ilaje populace, including the lack of access to electricity, shortage of school teachers, and healthcare deficiencies.
In response, Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude for the group’s show of solidarity and support, assuring them of the need to give timely attention to the issues raised.
Aiyedatiwa assured the delegation of his commitment to addressing the electricity crisis in Ilaje, promising to expedite action on the matter.
The governor disclosed that efforts were already underway to address the shortage of teachers and improve the healthcare sector by integrating it into the civil service for sustained government support.
Those at the meetings included the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi and
the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Segun Omojuwa.
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