ONDO GUBER: PDP LEADERS STAKE REPUTATION FOR AGBOOLA AJAYI, DECLARE TOTAL SUPPORT
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ONDO GUBER: PDP LEADERS STAKE REPUTATION FOR AGBOOLA AJAYI, DECLARE TOTAL SUPPORT
The Peoples Democratic Party leaders in Ondo state have declared their unflinching support for the candidacy of Barrister Agboola Ajayi in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.
The leaders made the declaration on Wednesday during the official unveiling of the candidate and his presentation to the media.
Speaking on behalf of the leaders, former National Chairman Southwest of the PDP , Dr Eddy Olafeso confessed that the leaders are compelled to throw their weight behind Ajayi because of his experience ,humility and the outcome of the adjudged, most transparent primary election in recent time, held by the party in April .
Olafeso described Ajayi as respectful and one whose capability to deliver is not in doubt.
He thus, registered that, the state need him more at this period to rescue it from total collapse .
At the event where the Acting Chairman of the Party, Chief Tola Alabere and Party elders like Chief Tayo Dairo and Ambassador Omolade Oluwateru, himself, a former deputy governor of the state, were present, among others, Olafeso said the leaders are staking their reputations for the candidate because he can be held accountable.
Echoing the position of the PDP elders, Olafeso said ” at the moment people are groaning under a government that doesn’t care about people’s welfare and it’s time to make a change. “We stand by Agbo. We have confidence in him to make the best of the opportunity to rescue our state from total collapse”
Speaking at the event, the PDP candidate thanked the leaders for their support so far and their belief in his ability to turn things around for the best in the State.
While focusing on the media personnel at the event, Ajayi said, the journey that will transform Ondo state for the best has just begun.
He thus promised to lead a positive and transparent government that will be service oriented to the people and State.
Ajayi who highlighted the role of the media in nation building, pleaded with the journalists to play their role well.
He encouraged them to be fearless and be ready to dish out the truth at all times, because , in his words ” you have a big role to play, in ensuring we have a just society”
Ajayi promised to provide what he called, desired leadership. He assured the gathering of his readiness to deliver, even as he hinged his confidence on the support of all, including the media, the Party and the generality of Ondo State citizens.
He reassured that his experience gathered in the service of people in his chequered political career is indeed requisite for a successful tenure.
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