
APPEAL COURT: APC CHAIRMANSHIP ASPIRANT GANNY DAUDA FELICITATES AIYEDATIWA, DEPUTY
A Chairmanship aspirant in All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Hon. Ganny Dauda has congratulated Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami on the Court of Appeal’s ruling in their favor.
The court’s decision upheld their victory in the November 2024 gubernatorial election, dismissing the petition filed by the PDP candidate, Agboola Ajayi.
Key Highlights of the Ruling:
– Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Victory Reaffirmed: The Court of Appeal’s decision solidifies the legitimacy of the APC-led government in Ondo State.
– Unity Call: Hon. Dauda emphasized the need for strategic unity within the APC to further strengthen the party’s position in the state.
Implications: This ruling potentially sets a precedent for future electoral disputes in the region.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Background:
– Previous Roles: Aiyedatiwa served as deputy governor under Rotimi Akeredolu from 2020 to 2023 before assuming the governor’s office.
Electoral Victory: He secured 366,781 votes, more than three times his closest opponent’s votes, winning all 18 local government areas in Ondo State.