Gov. Akeredolu Backs Buhari For Re-election

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has thrown his weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in 2019.

The governor made this known at the unification rally organised as part of activities marking his first year anniversary.

The event was attended by All Progressives Congress (APC) governors including, Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, former Governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Minister of state for Niger Delta affairs, Prof. Claudius Daramola and National Chairman of the APC, John Odigie-Oyegun.

Akeredolu also backed the National Chairman of the APC John Odigie-Oyegun, describing him as a man who is protecting the truth and integrity of the party.

He also broke silence on the leadership crisis rocking the state chapter of the party.

Akeredolu said Ade Adetimehin remains the authentic chairman of the party in state, adding that any other claim is a counterfeit.

He said anyone who wishes to fight should continue, stressing that Adetimehin is the only Chairman of the party recognized by the APC both in the state and national level.

Akeredolu said: “My support for President Muhammadu Buhari is not a tactic support, It is an open support, I am one of those Governors asking that he should come again.

“I’m one of those Governors who will give everything it takes for him to remain in office beyond 2019. I have been open and frontal about it, I support the Government.”