Ondo 2020: Ignore Rumours, I’m Still in the Guber Race —Akeredolu

Posted by African Examiner African News, Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria Sunday, July 12th, 2020

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says he is still in the State’s Governorship race in the Oct. 10 election.

This follows reports of his disqualification from participating in the July 20 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mr Ojo Oyewamide, Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Sunday in Akure, said the rumoured disqualification was a ploy to distract supporters of Akeredolu.

He explained that it was another distraction “unleashed with the aim of deceiving the unsuspecting public and diverting attention from the self-imposed pains on the part of those behind the story.

“They are scavengers and will stop at nothing to sustain their trade of deceit. Ignore them, remain firm, be dedicated and prayerful.

“Akeredolu is not just participating at the party primary. He shall be re-elected by the Grace of God, come October 10, 2020.

“The governor, therefore, appeals to all his supporters to ignore the rumour and dedicate this period to God for His continuous grace, favour and protection,” he said.