• Seeks youth supports for his ambition

A frontline governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Banji Okunomo has proposed to establish Ondo State Free Trade Zone if elected governor.

Okunomo broke the news while addressing PDP support group popularly known as PSG at the party’s secretariat yesterday in Akure, Ondo State capital.

Starnews NG reports that Okunomo, the leading PDP aspirant, was the first to start his governorship campaign in Ondo State and the first to obtain the expression of interest and nomination forms of his party in Abuja ahead of the primary on July 22, 2020.

Okunomo, a former PDP Publicity Secretary in the state made a triumphant entry to the party secretariat to address the PSG and was given a heroic welcome by a crop of supporters across the 18 Local Governments of Ondo State.

He was received by the acting director of PSG, Hon Mayokun Akinmoladun and other leaders of the group.

The former council boss from the oil-producing LG in the southern district of Ondo State enunciated his stance on Zoning without mincing words, quoting Chapter 1, section (7) 3C of the PDP constitution to support his position on zoning.

”I have demonstrated seriousness and capacity by obtaining the relevant forms for the contest ahead of July 22. So, my ambition is not driven by Zoning, though zoning is supported by the Constitution of our party in Chapter 1, Section 7 (3C). But my ambition is driven by all-round development of Human Resources of the state.”

”I will harness the mineral resources in Ondo State to drive the economy. I would establish Ondo State Free Trade Zone to generate employment for our teeming youth and generate money for the state,” he said.

The eloquent Okunomo showcased his erudite scholastic acumen as he addressed the gathering.
He appealed to the youth to support him as he promised to involve them in governance.

He said politicians will not suffer in his government if elected. ”The women and the elders will be given their rightful places. The youths will be involved in governance if elected”, he added.

On inquiry, Okunomo promised to abide by the outcome of a free and fair primary hopefully to be conducted by his party.

”But by the grace of God, I will become the candidate of the party and win the gubernatorial election come October 10. However, I am assuring all the members of our party that I would abide by the outcome of a free and fair primary election”

”Let me conclude by calling on all the social media handlers across all the interest groups within the PDP to stop throwing banters and promote the party to win the election as there is nothing to share in zero, ” he said.

Starnews NG reports that Okunomo commended all the members of the PSG for their friendly comportment during the meeting.