Vice-President Kashim Shettima has set a 1.2 million-vote target for Ondo State in the January 16, 2027 presidential election, charging the state to deliver a decisive margin for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election.
Speaking during the APC presidential campaign rally at the Akure Township Stadium, Shettima emphasized that Ondo enjoys a universal elite consensus backing the President, citing prominent figures like former Governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko and Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, among supporters.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledged at least one million votes for Tinubu, highlighting the administration’s achievements, including infrastructure projects, health sector rehabilitation, youth support, and the recruitment of over 6,000 workers.
Aiyedatiwa was also affirmed by Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele as the sole state coordinator for the presidential campaign, with directives from the President to unite all party leaders and stakeholders across the three senatorial districts.
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda praised Tinubu’s competence and economic reforms, while campaign director-general Abdulazeez Yari, Progressive Governors Forum Chairman Hope Uzodimma, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole urged massive voter turnout and PVC collection to ensure a sweeping electoral victory.
The high profile event drew wide attendance from across the country, including federal ministers, national and state legislators, state executive council members, party candidates, and various political support groups.
