Members of the Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the House of Representatives have vowed to work for the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in the state.
The eight caucus members disclosed that their resolve to rally support for the governor was to dispel the insinuation of not being on the same page with Aiyedatiwa on his gubernatorial ambition. 
The caucus, represented by four of the eight members, stated this during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House in Akure, the state capital.
The APC House of Representatives members in the state include Hon. Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose), Hon. Gboyega Adefarati (Akoko South West/Akoko South East), Hon. Festus Adefiranye (Ile-oluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo), and Hon. Jimi Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele).
The other four members, Hon. Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese-Odo), Hon. Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West), Hon. Derin Adesida (Akure South/Akure North), and Hon. Ife Ehindero (Akoko North West/Akoko North East), who were absent, sent their words of support to the governor.
According to Adelegbe, the visit was to erase any doubt on whether or not the members of the National Assembly are fully supporting the governor in the coming election.
Adelegbe stated that members of the caucus have resolved to mobilise grassroots support and votes for Aiyedatiwa in the election to make his victory a landslide.
The lawmaker, who commended the people of the state for not joining the ongoing nationwide protest, hailed the leadership quality of the governor in engaging various stakeholders to ensure that there is peace in the state.
On his part, the Chairman of the APC in the state, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, thanked the House of Representatives members for their timely declaration of support for the governor in the coming election.
Adetimehin said the development promotes unity and will strengthen the party in the state ahead of the November governorship election.
Responding, Aiyedatiwa thanked the lawmakers for the visit and declaration of support, which he said was a testament to their loyalty to the APC.
“Even though I have emerged as the party’s flagbearer, remember that the ballot will bear the APC name, not just mine. This is the APC’s election, and we must work collectively to achieve victory.
“You are the leaders and representatives of our people, and your support is invaluable. With all of you on our side, we can rest assured that the victory of our party is secured,” he said.
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