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APC congratulates Aiyedatiwa, INEC, security agencies over Ondo gov poll
Congratulatory messages are already pouring in for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over his victory in the Ondo governorship election on Saturday.
In the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Aiyedatiwa polled a total of 366,781 votes to defeat his closest rival, Ajayi Agboola who scored a total votes of 117,845 while ZLP’s Dr Abbas Mimiko, younger brother of the former governor of the state, Dr Olusegun Mimiko came a distance third with 2692 votes.
Commending Aiyedatiwa for a deserved victory was his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, which also hailed the INEC, security agencies, and others who played critical roles in the successful conduct of the election.
The APC said the victory was a testament that Aiyedatiwa’s policies were in alignment with the people’s wishes.
A statement by APC spokesman, Felix Morka, on Sunday, said: “The All Progressives Congress (APC) heartily congratulates the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election.
“Your Excellency’s resounding victory in the just-concluded Ondo state gubernatorial election is a clear attestation that your administration’s policies and programmes, and campaign message of hope and consolidation have resonated deeply with the electorate.
“With this renewed mandate, we are confident that you will build upon your accomplishments, and take the state to even greater heights of social and economic development for the benefit of the good people of Ondo state.”
The ruling party also thanked all the stakeholders that ensured a peaceful poll.
“We commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies for their professionalism and patriotism in the discharge of their constitutional roles during the election.
“We thank the Ondo electorate for their sustained and highly valued support of our great Party,” the statement said.