A group, Ondo Coalition 2020, has saluted the visionary leadership of the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN, particularly in the area of security of lives and property of the people of the state.
The group, made up of over 26 political parties, ethnic groups, trade unions, youths groups, women amongst others, also commended Governor Akeredolu’s ingenuity in developing the state despite the paucity of fund.
Members of the group led by its chairman, Akin Akinbobola, were received by the Governor at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office on Tuesday.
Akinbobola, who described Arakunrin Akeredolu as a voice, noted that the Governor has led an impactful government in the last four years in office.
He said: ”You have the oil of God poured on you. You came Into governance at a critical time when Ondo state needed a clear leader with a clear vision. You came at a time when there is no fund but within four years, you have done what some Governors can not do for eight years.
“You have led an impactful government. In the last four years, the people of Ondo state have seen genuineness. We salute your efforts on the Ondo deep sea port.
“We salute your efforts on the Bitumen exploration. You are a voice. Thank you on the issue of Amotekun. We also commend you on the signing of the Anti-Open grazing bill into law. These are indications that you are a visionary leader. I was young when Awolowo left.We have been looking up to some leaders but they disappointed us. Mr. Governor, you didn’t disappoint us. We are proud of you.”
Responding, Governor Akeredolu said the various achievements recorded by his administration were made possible by God.
He thanked the group for their support during the last governorship election while assuring them of his administration’s commitment to more development in the state.
