Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, wished Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State victory in Saturday’s governorship election.

Mr Aiyedatiwa is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16 governorship election.

Mr Obasanjo wished the governor well in the election when he paid him a courtesy visit in Akure.

The former president was in the state ahead of the inauguration of the Ojaja Park in Akure, an estate developed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Mr Obasanjo spoke after the governor pleaded to be excused because of tight campaign schedules. 

“I understand the challenges of this period for you. I remember my campaign in the 1999 election. I covered the entire six states of the South-West in one day.

“I think we started in Akure, Ondo state. Then Ekiti and we got to Lagos around 8:00 p.m. This is a crucial part of the process, and I wish you all the best,” Mr Obasanjo said.

Mr Aiyedatiwa thanked the former president for the visit.

He acknowledged his contributions to the development of Nigeria, adding that his achievements as president remained indelible.

The governor described Mr Obasanjo as a good recurring decimal in the life of the nation.

Mr Aiyedatiwa said despite his high profile and military background, Mr Obasanjo remained a humble and humane leader. 

(NAN)