Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said securing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 must remain a shared objective for members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, across the state.
The governor made this known while addressing party leaders at the APC’s quarterly stakeholders’ meeting, where he urged members to close ranks as political activities gradually intensify ahead of future elections.
Aiyedatiwa stressed the importance of unity within the party, cautioning against internal divisions driven by personal ambitions or conflicting interests.
“We must collectively work to deliver Ondo State for President Tinubu in 2027,” the governor said, adding that party cohesion is essential to achieving that goal.
He warned members against actions that could undermine party leadership or fellow party members, even while supporting preferred aspirants, noting that internal discord could weaken the APC’s electoral chances.
The governor explained that the quarterly stakeholders’ meeting was designed to enhance engagement, feedback and collaboration within the party, as well as to review political and developmental progress in the state.
Highlighting achievements of his administration, Aiyedatiwa said efforts had been intensified in the health sector, with several facilities undergoing renovation and standby ambulances being provided across local government areas.
He added that ongoing development projects were deliberately spread across all local councils to promote balanced growth statewide.
The governor also disclosed that the Federal Government had approved the revalidation of Ondo State’s deep seaport licence, explaining that the earlier registration contained errors that failed to properly reflect the state’s identity.
Earlier, the APC Chairman in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin, who was represented by the party’s Vice Chairman, Atili Agabra, said the meeting provided an avenue for party members to directly engage with the governor.
He commended the state government for employing youths across various ministries, departments and agencies, describing the administration’s engagement with different party organs as unprecedented.
Also speaking, the APC National Vice Chairman (South-West), Isaac Kekemeke, reaffirmed that Aiyedatiwa remains the party’s leader in Ondo State.
While acknowledging the presence of other influential party figures, Kekemeke said the governor is the principal mobiliser for President Tinubu’s second-term ambition in the state.
He added that the President has confidence in APC governors nationwide, describing Aiyedatiwa as a strong loyalist and key campaign figure for Tinubu in Ondo.
Kekemeke observed that most criticisms of the government were coming from within the party, noting that opposition parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Labour Party no longer pose significant threats in the state.
He urged the governor to continue accommodating diverse interests within the APC and to lead efforts to maintain unity ahead of future political contests.
