National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the re-election of Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is a testament to the confidence the electorate have in him.
Tinubu who described the victory as well deserved, urged Governor Akeredolu to see the renewal of the mandate through the popular ballot as a call to do more.
Asiwaju Tinubu’s remarks were contained in a congratulatory message to the governor
The message reads: “This victory in a peaceful, free, and fair process is a testament to Governor Akeredolu’s sterling first term performance and an affirmation of the confidence reposed in him by the people of Ondo.
“In his first term, Governor Akeredolu erected important structures, embarked upon road infrastructure and focused on projects like the Ore Industrial Hub in a bid to create empowerment and employment for the people.
“It is now incumbent on him to repay the people’s faith by building on the achievements of his first term and bringing further tangible improvement to the lives of the people of his state.
“Governor Akeredolu’s re-election has demonstrated what a united and cooperative APC can do when working together to advance our party’s progressive agenda.
“I urge Governor Akeredolu to be magnanimous in victory and extend his hand of fellowship to those who contested against him. I commend all the parties and candidates that took part in the election particularly the PDP and ZLP candidates for putting up a spirited fight in the spirit of democracy.