The Guardian (Nigeria)

Akeredolu deserves second term, says Olugbo

- From Muyiwa Adeyemi (Head South West Bureau, Ibadan)

THE Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan has commended the John OdigieOyeg­un National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressiv­e Congress (APC) for endorsing Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotim­i Akeredolu for a second term.

He said this in his congratula­tory message to the governor, noting that Ondo State has witnessed some positive developmen­ts in the last one year that should be commended by Ondo people irre- spective of their political affiliatio­ns.

He specifical­ly commended Akeredolu for maintainin­g peace and security in all nooks and crannies of the state.

Akinruntan, who is chairman, Yoruba Obas Conflict Resolution Committee, said: “Governor Akeredolu deserves commendati­on from all residents of Ondo State because of his achievemen­ts in the last one year.

“He is setting a good foundation for a solid economic developmen­t of the state by providing a conducive environmen­t for private businesses to thrive.

“I was happy that his party, APC has endorsed him for the second term and I have no reservatio­ns to support him because he is doing his best to provide good governance in Ondo State and particular­ly the welfare of the workers.

I also plead with all and sundry to join hands with him in his quest to develop the state.”

The monarch also advised the governor to remain focused and not be distracted from achieving his campaign promises to the people of the state.

 ??  ?? Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (left); his wife, Betty and Chairman, Yoruba Obas Conflicts Resolution Committee, Oba Obateru Akinruntan at the governor’s one year anniversar­y celebratio­n in Akure
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (left); his wife, Betty and Chairman, Yoruba Obas Conflicts Resolution Committee, Oba Obateru Akinruntan at the governor’s one year anniversar­y celebratio­n in Akure

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