I Will Continue To Work For You – Gov Akeredolu Assures Ondo People |The Source

By Ayodele Oni

Contrary to insinuations that people of Ondo state should not expect anything during the second term of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, hope rose on Tuesday as the governor promised to hit ground immediately after his inauguration.

Governor Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Ayedatuwa are expected to be sworn in later this month, following their victory at the October 10 Governorship poll in the state.

The victory of the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) is however still being challenged at the Election Petition Tribunal by the runner up in the election, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) in the election.

Playing host to Ijaw/Arogbo traditional council in Akure, Akeredolu assured that he would not rest on his laurels.

“Our second term is not for us to sleep. We will hit the ground running from the day we are sworn in. We will work. We have a lot of work to do.”

He promised that his administration would not abandon them as the people voted for him massively during the election.

The Arogbo/Ijaw Traditional Council was led by the Agadagba and paramount ruler of Arogbo/Ijaw kingdom , His imperial Majesty Pere Zaccheus Egbunu Doubra.

”We note your role and the role of your people in our re-election. You did excellently well. It has never happened before. From the record that I have , we didn’t lose any of the wards in your area. We thank you. We will not forget you.”

Governor Akeredolu charged the Arogbo/Ijaw people to also look into the possibility of harnessing the potentials in the area for commercial purposes.

Earlier, the Agadagba described the re-election of the Governor as well deserved, adding that it was a landslide victory.

“Your re-election as the governor of this state was well deserved. Your victory was landslide and we are happy to be part of your success.”