APC Primary: Governor Aiyedatiwa rounds off LGA tours
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Thursday concluded a seven-day campaign tour of the 18 local government areas of the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship primary of APC.
The 16 aspirants, including Mr Aiyedatiwa, are vying for the APC governorship ticket on April 20.
Mr During the campaign tour of the local government areas, Mr Aiyedatiwa visited traditional rulers and addressed APC leaders and members.
On Thursday, Mr Aiyedatiwa visited the palace of prominent traditional rulers in Akokoland including the Zaki of Arigidi Akoko, Oba Yisa Olanipekun; the Olukare of Ikare, Oba Akadiri Momoh; the Owa Ale of Ikare, Oba Adeleke Adegbite; and the Onisua of Isua, Oba Akinyele Adesunloye.
The governor assured them of more purposeful leadership, development in all sectors of the state economy and improved security.
Addressing the APC faithful, Mr Aiyedatiwa commended the party chairs of Akoko North-West, Akoko North-East and Akoko South-East for their support and for upholding the party’s interest in their local government areas.
The governor also used the opportunity to appeal to other aspirants to refrain from campaigns of calumny and maintain peaceful conduct.
He urged them to show the spirit of sportsmanship, saying that his ambition to continue beyond 2025 in office was to bring about rapid development, continuity and purposeful leadership in the state.
The traditional rulers took turns praying for the governor and charging him to provide good governance.
(NAN)
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