By Ayodele Abere
The former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko, has urged citizens and residents of the State to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term re-election bid following his good governance and development efforts.
Aluko, who is the current Pro-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State made this appeal on Wednesday while interacting with newsmen at his residence in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Highlighting the governor’s achievements in infrastructure development, food security, and youth empowerment, Aluko noted that Ekiti State has been rated the safest in the Southwest and praised the governor’s prudence in managing the state resources.
The veteran Surveyor expressed confidence in the APC’s chances of winning the June 20 governorship election, predicting that the party would secure at least 500,000 votes margin to beat the next person in the contest. He urged citizens to support the governor and the APC, saying it’s time for the party to continue its good work.
The former Deputy Governor who also explained that the APC remains the dominant party in the state said that other parties were not yet structured or organized enough to pose a significant challenge.
Addressing concerns about the party’s internal processes, Aluko stated that governor Oyebanji’s arch-rival, Engr. Kayode Ojo, had not been unfairly treated and that he’s still a very recognised member of the party.
He emphasized the importance of unity and consensus in the party, citing the decision to adopt a consensus approach for the upcoming elections.
