The national leader of the All Progressives Congress , Asiwaju Bola Tinubu , has congratulated the Ondo State Governor , Rotimi Akeredolu , on his re - election for a second term of four years .
In a congratulatory message personally signed by him , Tinubu attributed Akeredolu ’ s victory at the last Saturday poll to the recent reconciliatory efforts , resulting in unity among stakeholders in the ruling APC .
He urged Akeredolu to reward the people of Ondo State for his re - election by improving on his first - term achievements .
Tinubu said , “ I congratulate Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ( SAN ) for his well -deserved re - election as governor of Ondo State . 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 . ”
Tinubu also congratulated the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd . ); all the APC governors , and in particular, the Governor of Lagos State , Mr Babajide Sanwo - Olu , who served as the Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council for the Ondo State Governorship Election .
Repay Ondo with good governance, Abdulsalami urges Akeredolu
In the same vein , a former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar , also congratulated Akeredolu on his re -election .
In a statement he personally signed on Monday, Abubakar , on behalf of the NPC , urged Akeredolu to “ repay the amiable people of Ondo State with all the ingredients of good governance , justice and equity . ”
He said , “ Through the expression of your exemplary sacrifice, decorum , and courage , you played your part in deepening the culture of peaceful elections in Nigeria . You have once again showed Nigerians that your votes count , irrespective of the earlier fears , uncertainty, tensions and anxiety that preceded the election . Nigerians appreciate your conduct and display of patriotism , which is worthy of emulation . ”
The ex - military leader equally commended the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission , Prof . Mahmood Yakubu , and the Inspector - General of Police, Mohammed Adamu , for the success of the governorship poll .
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