A political group, Ondo State Progressive Movement, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to give their full backing to the ambition of an aspirant within the party, Olamide Ohunyeye, as the next Governor of Ondo State.
The group, in a statement signed by its Convener, Alabi Imole, said Ohunyeye has the experience and pedigree required to lead the state and turn around the fortune of the state within a short period.
Imole noted that the foremost APC aspirant has the right mental capacity and relevant and enviable academic and professional qualifications to lead the state to the promised land.
The statement read: “We know Mr. President as a man who invests in quality and always involves the people in his projects, also in his governance.
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“We appreciate you for the involvement of countless numbers of sound mind who you appoint into public offices. As the foremost leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nigeria who understands the party traditions and norms, a leader who never deviates from the culture of political party.
“We the the Ondo State Progressive Movement still trust in your capacity to give us the mandate of our choice come the next APC gubernatorial primary.
“It is important the party picks the people’s choice in the next gubernatorial primary election in Ondo State because we may lose the election if the voice of the people, most especially the general public, is not heard, ”
The group said it has assessed other aspirants and came to the conclusion that Olamide Ohunyeye is very best among the lot.
“In this precarious time where the nation is faced with security issues, the State needs a man who can stand upright and defend the people” the statement read
The group also added that Ohunyeye did not betray the trust reposed in him by the people throughout his active service in the military where he meritoriously performed his duties, according to national and military laws.
The group noted that Ohunyeye has always been a friend and promoter of youth development in and outside of the military.
“Mr. President sir, we crave this privilege to plead with you and other leaders to support leaders with impeccable and unquestionable characters and pedigree to provide positive leadership that will effect a complete shift in paradigm thereby re-writing the blurred stories of our dear Sunshine State, Ondo State.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE