2023: Before You Contest for Party Tickets, Reassess Yourself, Akeredolu Tells Serving Lawmakers
- Rotimi Akeredolu has promised aspirants vying for the tickets of the All Progressives Congress (APC) a level playing field
- However, he asked serving lawmakers who have not performed in their constituencies and senatorial districts to reassess themselves
- Going further, the outspoken Ondo state governor consequently urged the aspirants not to heat up the polity
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu met with aspirants vying for the tickets of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for the 2023 general elections.
Although, Ondo State is not due for governorship election until 2025, the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly elections will be held in 2023.
Governor Akeredolu, who met with the aspirants at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office, assured them of a level-playing ground.
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He harped on the need to promote unity within the party, calling on the aspirants to allow the leadership of the party to drive the process.
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Governor Akeredolu also warned serving lawmakers who have not performed in their constituencies and senatorial districts to reassess themselves before contesting for the party’s tickets again.
“Self assessment is key. Go and assess yourselves. I have come here to appeal to all of you that we don’t all have to run into this election with a huge number. I know people have resigned. I am not filling those positions until after the election. Don’t close any option. Leave all options open. The party has a stake,” he added.
Governor Akeredolu, who noted that the party in the state is presently sailing smoothly, urged the aspirants not to heat up the polity.
The governor added:
"I can assure you that we will give a level playing field. But assess yourselves. Sit down and think. What have you attracted to your constituency or senatorial district as a senator or House of Representatives members? If you have not attracted anything, the people will be your judge.”
Earlier, the Chairman of the party in the state, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, told the aspirants that the party is guided with principles and discipline.
“This party believes in leadership and we will not joke with the tickets of the APC. No individual can win the election without the contribution of the party. I want to appeal that we must take it easy. Allow the leadership to drive this party,” the Chairman said.
2023: APC governor makes strong remark about Osinbajo's presidential ambition
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election, Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu said that he hopes Vice President Yemi Osinbajo gives the country the best in 2023.
Legit.ng gathered that Akeredolu made the disclosure on Monday, April 25, while playing host to Osinbajo in the southwest state.
The governor in a series of tweets shared on his Twitter page on Tuesday, April 26, explained that only God gives position. The governor also expressed his appreciation for the vice president for recognising and lauding the giant strides of the administration in Ondo state.
2023: Osinbajo speaks on his ambition to be president
In a previous report by Legit.ng, Osinbajo told Nigerians that he has the needed experience to hit the ground running if given the mandate to lead Nigeria come 2023.
The vice president during his visit to Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Friday, April 22, also revealed two persons who inspired his bid to become president.
Osinbajo who spoke extensively on his readiness to succeed President Buhari noted that having served at a time as an acting president when his boss was away on medical vacation, he knows his onions when it comes to national leadership.
Source: Legit.ng
