An aspirant in the Ondo State governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Olusola Oke, has declared his support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the State.
At a meeting of his political associates and followers at his residence in Akure on Thursday, Mr. Oke collapsed his political structure into the campaign train of the Governor.
Oke, who said he resisted the pressure to challenge the outcome of the April 20 primary in court, added that his interest is in the unity of the party and its victory in the coming gubernatorial election.
He added that the party must march forward in one accord into the coming election, stressing that the party”s strength lies in unity.
He described Governor Aiyedatiwa as his brother from Ilaje, saying he wants Ilaje to produce the next Governor.
Speaking at the event, the State Chairman of the party, Ade Adetimehin, commended Oke and his supporters for taking the step to openly declare support for Governor Aiyedatiwa, stressing that the development has put an end to any lingering issues within the party.
Responding, Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked Chief Oke and his supporters for pledging their support for his candidature, describing the event as a sign of victory for the APC in the coming governorship election.
The Governor was accompanied to the event by his deputy, Chief Olayide Adelami and other top government functionaries and party leaders.
Stressing that the APC in the State remains one indivisible family, regardless of individual ambitions and differences, the Governor said there are no camps in the party any longer, promising to bring everyone together in unity.