The Ebira community in Ondo on Friday, threw their weight behind the governorship ambition of the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, calling for an “unflinching, undivided and unreserved support and solidarity for the governor.
The Ohinoyi of Ebira in Owo, Owo local government area of the state, Isa Ahmed, called for support for Aiyedatiwa while hosting the state deputy governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, to their community.
The Ebira head described Aiyedatiwa as a de-tribalised leader, accommodating, and fair to all, regardless of ethnic, religious, and political affiliations.
He stated that leadership model of Aiyedatiwa is fully endorsed by all progressive-minded citizens of the state including the Ebira community.
Ahmed said “He is our son, in whom we are very pleased” The Ohinoyi spoke glowingly of Adelami, as he described Governor Aiyedatiwa as a de-tribalised leader who has been fair to all, regardless of ethnic, religious, and political affiliations.”
The traditional leader declared that they were united behind the governor and his deputy, saying “Yours is a victory ticket”
The Ohinoyi however, prayed for the success of the November 16, 2024 governorship election in the state, expressing optimism that Aiyedatiwa will emerge victorious in the election and prayed for peace and unity before and after the election.
The spokesperson of the Ebira community, Isa Onimisi, assured the deputy governor of overwhelming support in the forthcoming election, saying the community will deliver massive votes for the Aiyedatiwa and Adelami.
He described as “divine”, the choice of Adelami as the APC running mate and
He said the Ebira people are predominantly farmers, who have been contributing greatly to food security in the state and asked for more representation in government.
Appreciating the kind gesture, Adelami, accompanied by top APC leaders in Owo, delivered the governor’s message to the community, applauding them for coming out en masse to welcome him.
“Growing up in Owo, I had a lot friends who are Ebira people, who even lived in the same house with us. At a point, I became very fluent in the language. We have long history together and I urge you to sustain that” he said.
He said the state government will soon roll out new programmes in the agriculture sector that will benefit every player in the value chain, adding that the Ebira people are a key part of Aiyedatiwa’s government.
“Top on the agenda of Mr Governor is food security and we are pursuing it with a lot of commitment. We have programmes for every socio-economic category in society. We need your unreserved cooperation.
“This overwhelming support speaks volume and we will never take it for granted. I will go back home and report to my principal all that I have seen here,” Adelami submitted.
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