BEVERLY HILLS, October 07, (THEWILL) – President Buhari has assured the people of Ondo State of a free, fair and transparent poll on Saturday
In a video statement on Wednesday, the President said “all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that the October 10 gubernatorial election is peaceful, transparent and credible.”
In a message to party supporters at the Grand Finale of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the Ondo Governorship Election, the President urged the electorate to turn out en masse to vote on Saturday without fear of molestation.
President Buhari, who expressed confidence that the party supporters will vote in accordance with the laws guiding the Electoral Process, said ”I have no doubt that our candidate is a good brand for the APC to market. I am particularly delighted by his ingenious approach to governance. His performance within the limits of available resources is endearing, just as he has taken the State to an enviable level and on the path of prosperity.”
”Having had the privilege of commissioning some of his projects, which I consider enduring legacies, I join you here today to declare that Governor Akeredolu deserves to be re-elected to consolidate the good work he commenced in his first term. I am not just proud of his achievements. I am confident he will enjoy the mandate of the good people of Ondo State for the second term”, he added.
President Buhari said he was encouraged by the large turnout at the grand finale, noting that he had keenly followed events in the State as regards the Governorship election. ”I have taken a special interest not necessarily because my party is involved but because my focus and attention have been to ensure that we maximize every given opportunity to raise the bar in our collective desire to deepen democracy,’’ he added.
