They debunked reports that its members defected to the APC and People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Led by Comrade Dele Oyewo of Ondo Patriots, some APC groups – including Ondo APC Solidarity Group, Jagaban Coalition and APC Youth League – claimed spiritual consultations favour Akingboye over Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
In a statement sent to TimesNow.com.ng on Sunday, October 27, the groups said Aiyedatiwa’s emergence as the APC governorship candidate was faulty and portended darkness, poverty, and hardship for Ondo state.
The groups rejected Aiyedatiwa’s candidature, citing electoral law violations and an insult to the nation’s dignity.
They urged the public to disregard rumours of SDP members defecting to the PDP, labelling them “blatant lies” manufactured by PDP governors.
The groups expressed confidence in Akingboye’s ability to revitalise Ondo state’s economy, citing his industrialist background and 24-year history of service delivery.
They predicted the revitalisation of moribund industries like Oluwa Glass and Olosunta Oil Palm under Akingboye’s leadership.
Meanwhile, Governor Aiyedatiwa has urged voters not to waste their votes on the PDP in the November 16 governorship election.
The APC guber candidate declared the PDP as a dead party, adding that his party has torn the umbrella of the main opposition party.
The governor stated this during his campaign tour of Igbobini, Kiribo Igbotu, and other communities in the state’s Ese-Odo local government area.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
