Ondo 2024: Mayowa Akinfolarin Flags off Campaign, Rallies Party Members in Ose and Owo.
-Stakeholders promise unflinching support.
On Wednesday, the leading aspirant in the forthcoming Ondo State gubernatorial primary elections of the All Progressive Congress(APC), Rt. Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin, officially declares his ambition to become the next governor of the state.
Speaking at the party secretariat in Owo, in the presence of party stakeholders, the former lawmaker assured members of continued support and unrestricted access if and when chosen as the party flag bearer and elected as the Governor of Ondo State. According to him, the state has a lot to offer the people and when elected, he will ensure dividends of democracy trickle down to the remotest part of the state.
On his political trajectory, Akinfolarin informed the people of his years of contesting and winning elections.
‘I didn’t have any godfather. I am a very sellable product. I have contested House of Assembly elections, becoming the Deputy Speaker for many years. I spent eight years at the House of Representatives, holding different positions, including the Chairman House Committee on FRSC.’
Remembering and paying last respect to the former governor of the state, a great son of the kingdom, Akinfolarin eulogized Late ‘Rotimi Akeredolu for backing the creation of Western Nigerian Security Network codenamed ‘Amotekun’, building infrastructures and revamping primary education in the state.
Party stakeholders, led by the APC Local Government Chairman in Owo, Hon. Balogun Akinwe, promised their total and unwavering support for the aspiration of Mayowa Akinfolarin. Other party stakeholders present include Hon. Sule Atiku, former Rufus Giwa Polytechnic registrar, Hon. Aladegoroye, a former member of Ondo Assembly, Chief Layiwola, Royal Funmilayo, Pa Johnson, Yemi Ogunleye, ‘Bunmi Adelegbe, Hon. Bola Fayemowo, Alhaji Yunusa, ‘Tunde Owanibola, Mike Oluwabunmi, Chief Mayegun of Owo and Alhaji Isiaka Kareem. Also present were all Owo Local Government APC executives, all the eleven ward chairmen, their executives and women leaders.
Earlier, the campaign trail of Rt. Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin met with APC stakeholders in Ose Local Government at the Navy Captain Joseph Adedurotimi Adebisi Hall, Ifon, for the flag off and declaration of his governorship ambition. Welcomed by Chief Ladi Tenabe, the APC Chairman in Ose, the party stalwarts unanimously agreed to work for the success of Mayowa Akinfolarin at the primaries and the general polls. The chairman was supported by a former member of Ondo Assembly, Hon. Sola Oluyede, Hon. Adejuyan, Hon. Makanjuola, Chief Adekiya Olotu, all local government executives and their counterparts in the twelve wards of Ose local government area.
Addressing party faithful, Akinfolarin insisted on using local solutions to solve local problems. “Many aspirants and candidates hire professionals to draft ideas and agenda for them, the major reason they often fail to implement them. If you vote for me, I will use available local resources to establish industries across the state. Baba Ajasin founded Oluwa Glass in Igbokoda because of its proximity to fine sand. The Cocoa industry in IleOluji still stands today because the major primary material is abundant in the area. Ose is famous for its ceramic. We can become self sufficient if we tap into the resources in all corners of the state.”, he said.
Responding, the chairman of the APC ward chairmen in Ose, Hon. Nelson Adepoyigi, lamented the decay in local government administration. He urged the aspirant to allow the closest government to the people to work for them when elected.
Rt. Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin was accompanied by Hon. Timehin Adelegbe, member representing Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. Also on the trail were former members of Ondo Assembly, which include Hon. Abiodun Jerome, Hon. Pelemo Samuel, Hon. Iwalewa Afolabi, Hon. Kuti Towase Oluwasegunota, Hon Prince Adebola Momoh, Hon.Akinyele Fasogbon. Hon. (Mrs.) Temitope Oluwagbemisola among others.
Oluwagbenga Ajongbolo,
Spokesperson, Mayowa Akinfolarin Campaign Organization.
