Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima topped the list of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders who stormed Akure on Wednesday for the grand finale of the party’s campaign for the Ondo State governorship election.
Naija News reported that Shettima arrived at Akure Airport around 12pm.
APC governors who visited Akure for the rally included Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Mr. Abiodun Oyebunji of Ekiti State and Mr. Usman Ododo of Kogi State.
Other party stalwarts including Ekiti Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole, Minister of Interior Bunmi Tunji Ojo, Minister of Youth Ayodele Olawande and others were also present at the venue for the rally. There is.
APC candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will succeed the late Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away on December 26, 2023 while in office, to lead the party in the next election scheduled for Saturday, November 16. He is the standard bearer.
Shettima is said to be visiting the Desi Palace in Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, before heading to the campaign venue.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, has said he is the only candidate who addresses real issues affecting the people of the state.
Mr. Ajayi accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of rushing the approval of the project at the last minute to woo voters.