Ondo 2024: Drama As Late Akeredolu’s Family Dumps Aiyedatiwa, Announces Preferred Candidate

• The family of late Governor Akeredolu and ASEI Human Rights have endorsed SDP candidate Bamidele Akingboye a few days before the Ondo state gubernatorial election
• They declared their strong support for Akingboye, noting that he is the chosen one for the Ondo state top job
• In a terse statement, Oluwafemi Akeredolu, the younger brother of the late governor, and Oba Adewumi Babalola, national president of ASEI Human Rights, explained why voters should ignore APC's candidate Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on the election day

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Ahead of the Ondo state governorship election, scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, the family of the late former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and the ASEI Human Rights of Nigeria have declared their support for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Bamidele Akingboye.

During a press briefing in Akure, the state capital, they called on voters to prioritize the integrity and capability of candidates over party affiliations.

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Oluwafemi Akeredolu, the younger brother of the late governor, and Oba Adewumi Babalola, national president of ASEI Human Rights, noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, would not receive their endorsement in the forthcoming election.

As reported by The New Telegraph on Thursday, November 14, Oba Babalola disclosed that he had received a revelation indicating that Akingboye was best suited to lead the state toward progress.

“We believe that Akingboye is the right choice for Ondo State,” he said.

“I am the youngest brother of the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, former governor of Ondo State.

“In our family, we value truth and precision.

“When we commit to moving forward, we do so without looking back,” Oluwafemi Akeredolu stated.

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Ondo guber: Ganduje announces APC’s plan

In another development, Legit.ng reported that Abdullahi Umar Ganduje expressed optimism that the ruling party will secure victory in the November 16 Ondo governorship election.

Ganduje also declared the party's intention to capture the southwest region by winning the Ondo state election.

According to Ganduje, Ondo poll victory will boost President Bola Tinubu's chances and support in the southwest region ahead of the 2027 election.

Source: Legit.ng