Ondo Decides: Aiyedatiwa votes at Ilaje LG polling unit

 

The Governor of Ondo State and the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has cast his vote at his Polling Unit 05 in Igbo Ward 4, Obenla community, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

 

 

Aiyedatiwa, who was escorted by his security aides, arrived at his polling unit around 8:46 am and voted at exactly 8:50 am amidst cheers from his kinsmen.

 

 

Speaking with newsmen after casting his vote, Aiyedatiwa commended officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission for arriving early at the various polling units with voting materials.

 

 

The governor stated that the exercise was well coordinated, commending the electoral umpire for its efficiency, especially as observed in his ward.

 

 

“From what I have seen here today, the election is peaceful, and I have cast my vote. I commended INEC and security agencies for their composure. So, I’m urging the people of the state to come out and exercise their franchise in today’s election without any fear or favour,” he said.

 

 

Aiyedatiwa, however, expressed optimism that he would win the governorship election, saying that it would be a big celebration for his party at the end of the election.

 

 

The governor added that he was in a vantage position for victory in the election based on his performance in office in the last 10 months and the people’s love for him.

 

 

He said, “I believe with what we have done in the last 10 months, the voters know who they want, and I believe I am at a vantage position in this election because of the works that I have done in the last 10 months since I assumed office as governor of the state.

 

 

“We traversed the entire 18 local governments, and we visited communities. I want to say that I was the only candidate who covered the entire 18 local governments and visited major communities during the campaign period.

 

 

“I saw with my eyes, I felt the people, I listened to them, and I responded to their requests and their questions. They were always excited at my appearance, so because of the huge turnout during the campaigns, I believe they will translate that love into votes today. I have confidence that in the outcome of the election, I have an advantage based on performance, and I want to believe that victory will come my way.”