Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has renewed his call for unity among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, urging federal lawmakers to see the peace, stability and development of Ondo as a shared responsibility.
The governor made the call during a dinner meeting with members of the House of Representatives from Ondo State, held on Friday evening in Akure. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
According to the statement, the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the state government and federal lawmakers to advance development, ensure stability and foster unity within the APC ahead of the party’s forthcoming congresses.
Discussions also centred on aligning state and federal development priorities to enable Ondo State benefit maximally from federal projects under the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Aiyedatiwa said his administration would continue to prioritise the welfare of the people and the overall development of the state above partisan politics.
He described collaboration with the federal lawmakers as essential to sustaining development and stability in the state, noting that such synergy would help maintain the momentum of progress in the Sunshine State.
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Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers, the member representing Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency, Derin Adesida, thanked the governor for convening the meeting and commended his administration for its developmental strides.
Adesida pledged the loyalty and support of the lawmakers to the governor, assuring that they would set aside political differences and continue to contribute to the development of Ondo State and the growth of the APC.
Other lawmakers in attendance were Abiola Makinde (Ondo East/Ondo West), Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose), Gboyega Adefarati (Akoko South-West/Akoko South-East), Ife Ehindero (Akoko North-East/Akoko North-West), Festus Akingbaso (Idanre/Ifedore), Festus Adefiranye (Ileoluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo), Donald Ojogo (Ilaje/Ese-Odo), and Jimi Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele).