Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, yesterday visited the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, to seek his royal blessing ahead of the November 16 governorship election and promised that he would give adequate attention to infrastructure development in the kingdom if re-elected.
Aiyedatiwa, who is the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the off-cycle governorship election, was at the palace with his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, and top party members led by its state chairman, Engr Ade Adetimehin.
Addressing the traditional rulers from Akure South local Government led by the Deji of Akure, Aiyedatiwa promised the people of Akure kingdom to initiate more infrastructural projects, especially road construction, across the kingdom.
The governor, who explained that Akure had been a peaceful city, said his government was ready to ensure its beautification to make the town more attractive as the state capital.
“Akure remains one of the most peaceful state capitals in Nigeria. If any development wants to happen in the state for good, it must start from Akure. We have been doing what you ask for; we will continue to do more. I have not started the government at all,” he said.
While disclosing that his administration will restructure the state budget to suit his plans for the development of the state, Aiyedatiwa asked them to troop out in their large numbers to vote for him in November.
“I am so happy for what I see here. What Obas prophesied last time is the same voice they pronounced today. I am not someone who has not been in a position before.
I am not here to promise. You have seen me and know what I am up to. Since I was a deputy governor, I have been handling issues relating to Obas. The voice of kings is just like God’s voice. That is why I could get the ticket of the party. We have seen a sitting governor who lost the primary election,” he stated.
Welcoming the entourage, the paramount ruler of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade, described Governor Aiyedatiwa as a man who has a long pedigree and respect for traditional rulers and institutions in the state.
Oba Aladetoyinbo, who is also the chairman of the council of Obas in the state, said Aiyedatiwa had always portrayed the spirit of humility and had been supporting the cause of Akure Kingdom and its people for development.
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