Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have condemned the wanton destruction of public and private assets by hoodlums who hijacked the #ENDSARS protests in the state.
The leaders, who were governorship aspirants that participated in the July 20th, 2020 Governorship primary elections of the APC in the state,said the state do not deserve the wanton destruction it witnessed two weeks ago.
The Leaders included; Chief Olusola Alexander Oke SAN, Ambassador Sola Iji, Hon. D.I Kekemeke, Prince Odimayo Jimi, Chief Olayide Adelami and Hon. Akinsehinwa Apata.
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The Leaders in their individual speeches vowed to sustain the prevailing unity in state chapter of the party and make it stronger for future elections.
Ambassador Sola Iji congratulated the Governor on his Re-election and thanked him for providing good leadership which brought about unity in the party.
In his remarks, Chief Oke SAN, assured that the leaders of the party will stand firmly with the Governor and ensure that the resounding victory of the party is translated into the benefits of the people.
While assuring that the unity in the party would be sustained, Chief Oke said Governor Akeredolu have made a solid foundation to take the state from a civil service society to an industrialized state.
On the wanton destruction that trailed the #ENDSARS protest, Chief Oke said:”Given the state of our economy, it’s unacceptable for anyone to have destroyed assets. While empathizing with the government and people of the state, we condemned this in strong terms.
He said further:”We were told that our victory is being challenged, we see it as our collective victory. We will not watch anyone turn around the fortune of the people. The people of Ondo state need you for another four years.”
Responding, Governor Akeredolu thanked the aspirants for their show of solidarity, adding that their unprecedented support was the reason the APC recorded a resounding victory at the October 10, governorship election.
Governor Akeredolu described the wanton destruction that trailed the #ENDSARS protest as worrisome.
