As preparations for the Ondo State governorship election continue, the Deputy Senate Leader, Robert Boroffice, has said Ondo state needs a new political leader in the office of the governor to advance the interest of the state for the benefit of all stakeholders and the population.
Boroffice disclosed this Thursday in Abuja when he played host to Prince Okunjimi Odimayo, a governorship aspirant, after picking his expression of interest and nomination form from the national headquarter of the party.
Boroffice while addressing supporters of the aspirant at his Asokoro home congratulated the Odimayo whom he described as a loyal party man.
The Senator representing Ondo North said he was throwing his weight behind Odimayo from the aspirants in the Unity forum which have failed to agree on a consensus candidate.
Boroffice said his decision came after wide consultation with other members of the party especially stakeholders rooting for change of the familial focused administration being run by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.
” It is instructive to note that I had appealed to all aspirants in the Unity Forum to come together in order to present a flagbearer for the forthcoming APC governorship election. This idea has not been achievable because of incurable optimism of aspirants as no aspirant is willing to step aside for the other.
“Therefore, I decided to consult some elders, youths and women across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State. They have given me nod to identify with a credible aspirant who represents our aspirations, collective interests and hope for a more prosperous Ondo State.
“Our people desire a man who believes and embraces the fundamental principles of democracy. Not a man who runs a consanguineous government that is for the family, by the family and of the family.
“Majority of party members desire a man who has not only demonstrated absolute loyalty to the party but also willing to run an inclusive government.
THISDAY
