As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares to unveil its timetable for the 2027 primary elections covering the State Houses of Assembly, National Assembly, Governorship, and Presidential contests, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has called on party members to remain loyal, committed, and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the process.
According to Allen Sowore, Esq. Special Adviser to the Governor(Communication & Strategy), Governor Aiyedatiwa made the call while addressing party faithful at the second quarter stakeholders’ meeting of the South Senatorial District, held in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area, on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
He urged aspirants across all elective positions to remain steadfast within the party, regardless of the outcome of the primaries, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective interest.
“I am aware that many of you have individual ambitions, whether for the State House of Assembly or the National Assembly, but there is a paramount collective goal, and that is the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027,” the governor said.
“I therefore urge you to remain loyal and committed to the party, whether you win or not. There is always a time for everyone. Only one person can emerge at a time.”
Reflecting on his political journey, Aiyedatiwa recounted instances where he faced setbacks but remained faithful to the party.
“There was a time I contested for the House of Representatives and did not get it. I also contested for the Senate; although I won the primary election conducted in the state, the party’s national leadership later granted an automatic ticket to the incumbent. Yet, I did not leave the party.
“In 2016, I was shortlisted for the deputy governorship ticket but was not eventually selected. Still, I remained a committed member. Today, I am the governor. So, there is time for everyone,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, the Ondo State Chairman of the APC, Babatunde Kolawole, welcomed stakeholders and commended the governor for his impactful projects and programmes across the state. He urged continued cooperation from party members and residents to sustain the administration’s developmental strides.
The meeting was attended by prominent party leaders, including former Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi, Olusola Oke SAN, National Vice Chairman (South-West) Isaac Kekemeke, as well as Morayo Lebi, Mayowa Akinfolarin, Prince Jimmy Odimayo, Donald Ojogo, and Festus Ayodele Adefiranye, among other notable figures.
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