Ondo poll: Adelegan emerges ADC gov candidate

Dapo Adelegan has emerged the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Ondo State .

The Chairman , Electoral Matters of ADC , Anayo Arinze , described the party ’ s primary as peaceful while appreciating four aspirants who stepped down for Adelegan to fly the party ’ s flag in the forthcoming October 10 governorship election in the state .

This was contained in a statement signed by the party ’ s National Publicity Secretary , Yemi Kolapo .

Arinze said , “ Today , history is being made in Ondo State with the victory of Prince Dapo Adelegan . It is clear that from all we have seen here , ADC is going to emerge victorious in the forthcoming poll . The people are tired of the ruling party ; they are also clearly tired of the Peoples Democratic Party .

“ We are a credible alternative . And we are presenting one of their very best sons to lead the state out of its present state of socio - economic neglect . Surely , we shall come out victorious . ”

The governorship candidate , who is from Owo , Ondo North Senatorial District , thanked party members and leaders for their support and assured the party of victory in the forthcoming poll , stressing that ADC would defeat the ruling party .