During a campaign tour in Ondo East Local Government, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, emphasized his commitment to transparency in the administration of local government funds and promised to continue prioritizing community development, agriculture, and food security.
Speaking at the palace of the Yangede of Epe, Oba Isaac Oyebade, Governor Aiyedatiwa stated, “My administration does not tamper with local government funds.
We have restored empowerment and relevance to the local government level, ensuring traditional rulers and communities receive their rightful allocations.”
As the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming November 16 election, the Governor vowed to meet community needs, including the repair of a five-kilometer township road. “I am listening to the yearnings of our people, and I am committed to addressing them,” he assured.
In his address, Oba Oyebade called on the state government to elevate the chieftaincy status of the Yangede stool, highlighting the historical significance of Epe.
“Epe is an ancient town that historically united all Ekimogun-speaking people, and we should not be left out of the development process,” the monarch appealed.
Support for the Governor was echoed by Chief Felix Kolawole, chairman of the Oloja association, who praised the Governor’s achievements in a short period, and Chief Mrs. Nike Awosupin, leader of the local market women, who urged the government to improve roads for easier transportation of goods.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s campaign tour across Ondo State is set to continue on Tuesday.