Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has stated that there’s no room for those ganging up under the coalition to oust President Bola Tinubu in 2027 in Ondo state.
Aiyedatiwa made the statement in Akure while receiving hundreds of notable politicians from the main opposition political parties in the state.
The defectors were led by the former deputy governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Hon Dayo Awude, former state secretary of the Social Democratic Party, and another leader of the People’s Democratic Party, Hon Suffy Uguogi.
The governor, speaking during the ceremony held at the Akure town hall, said the state is in support of the re- election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
According to the governor, “in Ondo State, there is no room for coalition. It is one APC. People join political parties for different reasons, but the interest of the party must always supersede every other interest, and for us in the APC, that interest is to retain power.
“Our declaration for Asiwaju is that Ondo State is for Tinubu in 2027. The whole of Ondo state is for Tinubu come 2027, and to realise that, you have decided to join us.
“We know winning Ondo state is not an issue but to have overwhelming votes, and you are the evidence of those votes
While praising the defectors, Aiyedatiwa said that they have made the right decision joining the ruling party ahead of the general election
“You have made the right decision. This is the right place to be because the utmost interest for any political party is to be in power
“For us in APC, we want to retain power, and we must do everything that is needed to retain the power.
“We acknowledge that you have decided to join us. Your coming will be rewarded.
“As you can see, the dividends of good governance are showing itself under the leadership of President Tinubu and i as your governor in the state,” he said.
