By Miracle Ogunde

In appreciation of the overwhelming support gotten from members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state towards the emergence of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the flag bearer of the party ahead of the state governorship election in November 16 this year, the state deputy governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, has embarked on a roadshow in Owo, headquarters of Owo local government area of the state, to thank the leaders and members of the ruling APC.

Starnews NG reports that Adelami was seen waiving a branded broom, a symbol of the APC, to thank the crowded residents in a show of gratitude for ensuring the victory of Aiyedatiwa in the primary election held last week, April 20, 2024.

In a statement issued by Paul Akinduro, spokesman to the Ondo State Deputy Governor, residents in the ancient city of Owo were seen cheering the deputy governor on Saturday and they were chanting ‘Odatiwa’ ‘Odirorun’ – a campaign slogan of the governor, as an array of excited motorcyclists engaged in acrobatic display while the elegantly dressed ‘Lucky Women’ danced all the way.

The roadshow, which took off at the residence of the deputy governor in Iselu went through Okedogbon to Iloro- Owaluwa-Uka and reached a crescendo at the APC local government secretariat, where the deputy governor addressed the party faithfuls.

Speaking both in English and his dialect of Owo, Adelami appreciated the party leaders, members, traditional institutions, various support groups and the Owo people in general for supporting the governor unreservedly in the primary election.

“This procession is to thank the people of Owo for the support they showed Governor Aiyedatiwa in the governorship primary election. There is no better way to do it than to go round Owo to thank them immensely for all they have done,” he said.

“What happened on Saturday was that Owo people came out en masse and spoke with one voice and we delivered our votes for Governor Aiyedatiwa hundred percent. I urge you to get your voter’s cards and vote massively for the governor come November this year”

In his remarks, a former attorney general and commissioner for justice in Ondo state, Adekola Olawoye, commended the deputy governor for his financial, political and moral support to the APC family in Owo even long before he assumed office.

“Adelami has changed Owo politics since becoming deputy governor” Dr Yemi Mahmud, a former commissioner for women affairs and social development in Ondo state, eulogised the deputy governor for his immense contribution to the development of Owo kingdom.

The event attracted prominent Owo local government APC leaders, ward excos, members and major political players in the town.