Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially announced his intention to contest in the forthcoming state gubernatorial election, scheduled for November 16, 2024.
Governor Aiyedatiwa made this declaration during an appearance on TVC news shortly after the burial of his predecessor, the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, whose remains were interred at his country home in Owo, Ondo State, on Friday.
Aiyedatiwa, who was sworn in as governor on December 27, 2023, following Akeredolu’s passing after a prolonged illness, expressed his desire to continue serving the people of Ondo State beyond his current tenure.
Addressing the media after the burial ceremony, Aiyedatiwa emphasized his commitment to seeking re-election, highlighting the importance of continuity and stability in governance.
“I will be running. I’m already a sitting governor and let me say this, nobody wants to be governor for one year. Give me what the Constitution allows me to do. At least, let me also have the chance of running for one more time,” Aiyedatiwa asserted.
