Six Ondo South LGs back Kekemeke for APC senatorial ticket

As the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State is preparing for its National Assembly primaries, all six local governments in Ondo South Senatorial District of the state have formally declared their support for the candidacy of the National Vice Chairman of the party (South West), Mr Isaacs Kekemeke.

Kekemeke, who is also currently the chairman of the Board of Nigeria Postal Service, had earlier declared his intention to run for the senatorial election in 2027.

The chairmen of the six councils who attended the meeting were Ogunsakin Andrew (Okitipupa LG), Adegoroye Taiwo (Odigbo), Jedi Akinfe (Irele), Maurice Openaya (Ilaje), Ebis Molos (Ese-Odo) and Adebare Adebayo (Ile Iluji/Oke Igbo).

Making the declaration during a strategic meeting held at Okitipupa, the headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state, the chairmen disclosed that their decision was hinged on the proven pedigree of Kekemeke, which, according to them, stood him out amongst other aspirants in the senatorial district.

It was gathered that, at the meeting, the chairmen noted that for the purpose of maintaining  party stability and cohesion, they completely aligned with the APC’s position on consensus arrangement fully mediated by Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa and party leaders in the state.

Having taken this decision in the overall interest of the party, we have vowed not to give in to the few individuals who are yet to embrace the consensus arrangement,” one of them said.

Kekemeke, in his response, said his candidacy was born out of people’s trust and confidence in the party members

“I am better equipped to make governance more visible and truly responsive through concrete efforts to fully tap the socio-economic potentials of Ondo South for the good of the people,” Kekemeke said.

He promised the chairmen that he would not fail the party and the good of Ondo State to deliver the gains of responsive governance.