Ondo 2024: 3 Governorship Candidates Step Down 48hrs to Poll, Give Reason

• The Ondo state governorship election scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 16, has witnessed a new permutation 48 hours to the poll
• Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa added more ranks ahead of the poll as three governorship candidates dumped their ambition and endorsed him
• The candidates are Ajibola Falaye of the Accord Party, Jenyo Ataunoko of the NRM and Olaide Rasheed Ibrahim, deputy governorship candidate of the ADC

With just 48 hours left before the Ondo State governorship election, three gubernatorial candidates have withdrawn from the race and endorsed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The candidates from the Accord Party, National Rescue Movement (NRM), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) paid a solidarity visit to Governor Aiyedatiwa, expressing their support for his re-election bid.

Ajibola Falaye, the Accord Party candidate, spoke on behalf of the three parties, praising Governor Aiyedatiwa's dedication to Ondo State's progress and impressive achievements in office. The other two candidates who endorsed the governor are Jenyo Ataunoko of the NRM and Olaide Rasheed Ibrahim, deputy governorship candidate of the ADC.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) tweeted that this endorsement is a significant boost to Governor Aiyedatiwa's campaign, particularly since the ADC's governorship candidate had already declared support for him. Falaye noted that their decision to back the governor was based on his longstanding commitment to public service, dating back to his time as deputy governor.

The Ondo State governorship election has generated significant interest, with 17 registered political parties participating in the poll. The election is seen as a crucial test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a free, fair, and transparent process.

As the election approaches, tensions are running high, with some stakeholders expressing concerns about the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the potential for violence. However, with the endorsement of the three gubernatorial candidates, Governor Aiyedatiwa's chances of re-election appear to have received a significant boost.

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Governor Aiyedatiwa approves N73k minimum wage

Legit.ng earlier reported that Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the implementation of N73,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state.

The N73,000 minimum wage was approved more than the N70,000 approved by the federal government.

Aiyedatiwa, the APC candidate in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo, announced the

Source: Legit.ng