Newscenter Media News The Accord Party governorship candidate in Ondo State, Dr. Ajibola Falaye, and two others have withdrawn from Saturday’s election in the state.
They also endorsed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election.
The other two are the governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Mr. Jenyo Ataunoko and the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Olaide Rasheed Ibrahim.
The ADC candidate, Mr. Adeyemi Nejo, had earlier declared support for Aiyedatiwa.
The candidates announced this during a solidarity visit to the governor in Akure.
Falaye, who spoke on behalf of the candidates on Thursday in Akure, said their decision to back the governor in the election was based on his longstanding commitment to public service.
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He said: “We have been watching him, and his doors are always open to all. The state has been experiencing relative peace under his watch, which reflects his commitment to safeguarding the lives of our people.
“We see the infrastructural development that has taken place even within this short period. It is clear that the governor is actively working for the people.
“This Saturday, we will turn our commitment into votes. We will vote for continuity in Ondo State.”
In his remark, Aiyedatiwa thanked the candidates and their parties for taking what he described as a quality decision.
“I didn’t call for this, but I am grateful that my colleagues in the race have voluntarily identified with my mandate and are ready to mobilise their supporters to vote for the APC,” he said.
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