Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his victory in Saturday’s Ondo State Governorship election.
Governor Ododo, who played a key role as the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Election Management and Strategy in the Ondo State APC Campaign Council, described Aiyedatiwa’s victory as the product of hard work, strategic planning, and dedication from APC leadership and members.
His Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, in a statement indicated that his principal who coordinated election operations in Ondo North from Owo, expressed confidence in Aiyedatiwa’s capacity to build on the APC’s established legacy of development in Ondo State.
“We have known Governor Aiyedatiwa. He has been tested and can be trusted to continue the good work of the APC administration in Ondo State,” Ododo stated.
He highlighted that Aiyedatiwa’s new mandate reflects the APC’s popularity and the people’s confidence in its governance.
The Kogi governor praised the peaceful conduct of Ondo residents, especially non-indigenous communities, throughout the electoral process, assuring them that their support would be recognized and rewarded. Ododo called on all Ondo citizens to support Governor Aiyedatiwa as he embarks on his full term beginning February 2025.
Governor Aiyedatiwa was declared the winner of the November 16, 2024, Ondo State Governorship election, having received 366,781 votes, defeating his closest opponent, Honorable Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party, who polled 117,845 votes.
