From Khadijat Usman, Akure
The National Vice Chairman, South-West of ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Isaac Kekemeke has joined the Ondo State gubernatorial race.
Kekemeke made the declaration at a press conference and public presentation of “LEKELEKE Agenda of prosperity, on Tuesday, in Akure.
TheNewsZenith reports that the party primaries will hold on April 20.
Our correspondent also reports that about 15 chieftains, including the incumbent Gov. Lucky Ayedatiwa are jostling for the party’s ticket.
Kekemeke told newsmen that he had consulted widely and received enquiries on his take in the Ondo 2024 governorship election.
“Today, I affirm my participation in the governorship primary election of our great party, slated for April 20.
“I offer myself as a man tested and prepared to take on this onerous task of steering the affairs of our state as governor.
“My antecedents and pedigree recommend me. My services to our state in the past and even now is my testimonial.
“Evidently, as former Secretary to State Government, former Attorney General, former Commissioner for Works, Lands and Housing, Minority Leader in the State House of Assembly, I have not failed.
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“Also as National Examinations Council Board Chairman, pioneer APC State Chairman. And at present, my position as APC National Vice Chairman South-West, I have not let you down,” Kekemeke said.
The aspirant said he was better equipped than he was, four years ago. “I have a sole aim, to make government seeable, touchable and feelable”.
Kekemeke noted that the progress of the state could only be realised through deliberate efforts of party men, women and citizens who saw beyond the limiting haze of “prebendal politics”.
“The state cannot afford to amuse itself with pettiness, sentiment and prejudices that have impeded its growth and development.
“Ondo State needs a leadership not only for a segment of the state but for the whole state.”
He said his agenda for prosperity and peace would ensure an industrial take-off of Ondo State by prioritising investment in human and natural endowment.
“We shall offer free and compulsory primary and secondary education as well as highly subsidised tertiary education. We will also provide quality health services for all, including the establishment of a pharmaceutical company and the “Ibile” hospital.”
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