Akeredolu Thanks All, Says Victory Is A Challenge To Do More |The Source

By Ayodele Oni

Savouring the joy of his election for a second term, Ondo state Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has described his reelection for second term as a testimony of the confidence the people of the state repose in his administration.

Akeredolu, in a statement said that “the renewal of our mandate in this election is an eloquent testimony to the degree of acceptance by you, the good people of Ondo State.

“It affirms that the confidence reposed in our Administration remains unshaken. It is a statement on your assessment of our performance in the last three and a half years.

“It is unequivocal, direct, inspiring and soul lifting. It is awesome. It is a reward for hard work, dedication, focus, honesty and patriotism. It is also a challenge to us for rededication to service in the interest of our people. On this, we shall not relent.

“We set out on the first leg of this political adventure with the determination to make the whole State our constituency. We have not relented on our mission to bridge the huge infrastructural deficit inherited on assumption of office.

“We hold the axiom as evident that the welfare of the people should be the only justification for the existence of government.

“We have allowed this admonition to be the guiding principle of governance. We are elated to receive a scorecard through this state-wide plebiscite.”

According to him, the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC), throws an open challenge to all stakeholders not to choose the path of complacency.

“We have noted the few dissenting voices of protest in this referendum. We heard them loud and clear. We intend to address genuine grievances. We shall continue to focus on the development of our God-given space, the Sunshine State.

“This Administration will not be distracted in the discharge of our sacred mandate. The people will continue to be at the centre of all decisions. We will proceed with our administrative style which promotes transparency and accountability.

“We are determined to set our State, progressively, on the path of real development. Self-reliance is attainable. Our State has no business with poverty. Sincere, purposeful and focused leadership should have little difficulty in harnessing the vast resources, both human and natural. We will put in everything to justify the trust reposed in us.”

Akeredolu noted the Spirit of sportsmanship in his opponent Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party for participating in this historic process.

“His patriotism is not in doubt. His love for the people is unassailable. He is indeed a worthy adversary. Our State is indeed blessed for having people of his quality.

The Governor’s appreciation also goes to President Mohammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, leaders of APC at national and state levels for their support during the campaigns.

Akeredolu roundly defeated his opponents in the Ondo state Governorship election held on October 10, thus securing a second term in office.