Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, one of the Ondo Governorship Aspirants of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the April primary election, has explained that the interest of the Party and peace of the State propelled him to collapse his structures and resolved to work with the candidate of the Party, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
In a statement on Tuesday, Oke, a perennial Governorship aspirant from Ilaje area, pointed out that his decision to contest was solely for the development of Ondo state.
Oke’s statement reads “After much deliberations, it was resolved at the meeting that my supporters and I should not move to another political party.
“That we should remain in the APC which I have spent my time and resources to help build, and that we should support and work for the success of the party and its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the November 16, 2024 governorship election.
“Let me note that my decision to sheathe my sword was not a product of any form of fear or weariness.
“Rather, the decision was taken in the interest of peace and unity of our dear state. To me, the interest of the state outweighs my personal interest.
“My quest to lead Ondo State has always been propelled by my sincere love for the state and concern for its development.
“God has blessed me enough. So, my ambition to be Governor is solely about contributing significantly to the development of our dear state and finding an enviable place in history.
“I, therefore, thank all my teeming supporters for their dedication, loyalty and hard work demonstrated towards me during the governorship primary election of our party.
“I urge all my supporters to support the APC and its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the forthcoming Governorship Election with the same strength and commitment with which they supported my bid for the nomination of the party.
“Let us continue to pray that our expectation of good governance in our dear state will be met.
“As for me, I have decided to move on, believing that only God gives power. Only He crowns the kings. Only He can explain how he distributes His gifts. Nobody can question Him.”
Oke had served as the Commissioner representing Ondo state on the board of the Niger/Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) and chairman Ondo state Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) while in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before he joined the APC.
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