The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said that the 2025 budget of his administration will be meticulously structured to capture the developmental needs of every part of the state.
The Governor made this assertion during the campaign tour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko North West Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.
Speaking at Ogbagi Akoko, the Governor said: “The 2025 budget will be well-structured to ensure that no part of Ondo State is left behind. We are already making progress across various sectors, but development is a process, and we must take it step by step. Infrastructure and other essential services will reach your region soon.”
The Governor expressed gratitude to the monarchs of the area for their support during the APC primaries and their renewed endorsement ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election.
“I am thankful for the love and support you showed during the primaries. Your endorsement today strengthens my resolve to continue serving you diligently. All the monarchs across the local government areas are speaking with one voice, endorsing our vision and backing this campaign”, the Governor said.
Speaking on behalf of the 27 traditional rulers in the area, the Owa of Ogbagi, Oba Olasehinde Ojo Adetona, assured the governor of their unwavering support ahead of the election.
“In Akoko North West, there is no opposition against your candidacy; we will deliver our votes because we trust your leadership and know you will continue performing excellently”, the monarch said, while also outlining the developmental challenges of the area.
Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero, a member of the House of Representatives for Akoko North East/Akoko North West federal constituency, also rallied support for the governor.
“Governor Aiyedatiwa has demonstrated outstanding leadership, and we must ensure he continues his work. I urge everyone to come out on election day and vote for him,” Ehindero said.
While addressing party faithful in Oke Irun, Governor Aiyedatiwa stressed the crucial role their unwavering support will play in securing victory for the party in the coming election.
He stressed that the success of the APC depends heavily on their unity, commitment, and active participation throughout the campaign and on election day.
At Afin-Akoko, the Governor, while addressing enthusiastic supporters, explained that his decision to pass through all the major areas within the local government was deliberate.
He noted that by personally visiting these communities, he could better understand their challenges firsthand and gain deeper insight into their pressing needs to enable him to take swift and targeted actions to address them.
He said: “I came through every key area not by accident but intentionally, so I can see things for myself and listen to your challenges directly. This way, I can respond promptly and ensure that no issue affecting your communities is overlooked.”
The Governor reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive development, promising that the concerns raised during his tour would reflect in future planning and projects aimed at uplifting the state and improving the quality of life for all residents.
It was a carnival-like atmosphere at Oke Agbe, headquarters of the local government, as Governor Aiyedatiwa was warmly received by jubilant supporters.
Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to key areas, including security, infrastructural development, and agricultural growth.
In a significant political development, Mrs Susan Gbemisola Alabi, the deputy governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), officially defected to the APC and was received into the party by the Governor.