Akoko By-election: Interior minister lauds Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa over APC’s victory
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has appreciated the leadership role of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State in Ife Ehindero’s emergence as the House of Representatives member-elect for Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency.
Mr Ehindero emerged the winner of the constituency’s by-election on Saturday.
In a statement on Monday, Mr Tunji-Ojo said the beauty of a democratic process unfolded when citizens can freely choose the most deserving representatives.
He appreciated Mr Tinubu for creating an environment for democracy to thrive in the state and Nigeria.
“I appreciate the unparalleled stewardship provided by the APC national leadership under Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
“I equally use this medium to recognise the dedication and zest of the Ondo State APC executive committee, under Mr Ade Adetimehin, for leading the party to yet another victory,” the minister added.
The minister said Mr Ehindero was a worthy successor poised to elevate the federal constituency to greater heights on the shoulders of his capable representation.
Mr Tunji-Ojo represented the constituency before his nomination for the ministerial position by Mr Tinubu.
“This victory is a show of continuity of effective and efficient representation, which our party has been offering since 2019.
“As a member of the APC family, the development of the federal constituency through quality representation remains the goal.
“I have no doubt that the people who trusted him with this important mandate will not be disappointed,” he said.
Mr Tunji-Ojo also appreciated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for upholding the tenets of democracy by remaining an unbiased umpire throughout the electoral process.
He also scored security agencies high for their efforts before, during and after the polls, which, he said, were conducted in a peaceful environment.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Mamdani Threat: Trump says Netanyahu won’t be arrested in U.S.
Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social on Monday, dismissed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest the Israeli leader to face prosecution at the International Criminal Court in The
Politics
Gov Aiyedatiwa celebrates Akeredolu’s legacy on posthumous birthday
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has paid tribute to Rotimi Akeredolu on his 70th posthumous birthday.
Economy
Vehicle duty reduction helpful not transformative: Stakeholders
Transport stakeholders say the federal government’s reduction in vehicle import duties has provided modest relief but is yet to transform the transport sector.
Economy
U.S. 50% tariff violates trade agreement, threatens Canada’s sovereignty: Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the U.S. 50 per cent trade tariff, saying it violates the free trade agreement between Canada, America, and Mexico.
Hot news Home top
Husband pays ‘hired killer’ $1,720 advance to murder his wife, mother-in-law
The aggrieved husband wanted his wife killed because she planned to file for divorce.
Anti-Corruption
Agricultural firm Scoular to pay over $10 million to resolve foreign bribery case
Scoular employees communicated about shipments and bribes. In total, Scoular authorised bribes of more than $400,000 and avoided fees and costs of more than $6.5 million.
