President Muhammadu Buhari has
declared that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that the
October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo State is peaceful, transparent and
credible.
President Buhari also assured the
electorate in Ondo of the provision of adequate security to forestall any
breach of the peace by unscrupulous elements.
In a video message to party
supporters at the Grand Finale of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign
for the Ondo Governorship Election, the President urged the electorate to turn
out en masse to vote on Saturday without fear of molestation.
He expressed confidence that the
party supporters will vote in accordance with the laws guiding the Electoral
Process.
Urging the electorate in Ondo to
vote for continuity and progress, President Buhari explained why Governor
Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the APC candidate, deserved re-election.
”I have no doubt that our
candidate is a good brand for the APC to market. I am particularly delighted by
his ingenious approach to governance.
”His performance within the
limits of available resources is endearing, just as he has taken the State to
an enviable level and on the path of prosperity.
”Having had the privilege of
commissioning some of his projects, which I consider enduring legacies, I join
you here today to declare that Governor Akeredolu deserves to be re-elected to
consolidate the good work he commenced in his first term.
”I am not just proud of his
achievements; I am confident he will enjoy the mandate of the good people of
Ondo State for the second term,” he said.
On the party’s campaign, the
President said he was encouraged by the large turnout at the grand finale,
noting that he had keenly followed events in the State as regards the
Governorship election.
”I have taken a special interest
not necessarily because my party is involved but because my focus and attention
have been to ensure that we maximize every given opportunity to raise the bar
in our collective desire to deepen democracy,’’ he said.
President Buhari also used the
occasion to commend the party’s national and zonal leadership, and the APC
family in Ondo State for upholding internal democracy and ensuring a hitch-free
party primary.
The President noted that internal
democracy, which is regarded as a major ingredient in the electoral process was
not merely encouraged in Ondo State but zealously nurtured.
”I salute the courage and the
demonstrated capacity of the National Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention
Planning Committee under the leadership of His Excellency, Mai Mala Buni. I
thank you for conducting a hitch-free party primary in Ondo State.
”I congratulate the APC family in
Ondo State on this uncommon display of brotherliness, candour and doggedness.
”May I, therefore, salute all
other governorship aspirants who accepted the outcome of the primary election
and decided to work for the success of the candidate and incumbent, Governor
Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. Their patriotic and selfless conduct shall serve as
an enduring reference point in party politics.
”I must not fail to equally
acknowledge the efforts made by Party Leaders, especially from the South West,
who spared time to manage the post-primary period ahead of today,” he said.
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