Ondo gov: ACN govs endorse Akeredolu

THE candidacy of the former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mr Rotimi Akere-dolu, as the standard-bearer of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Ondo State, ahead of the governorship election to be held in the state, received a boost on Wednesday, as the Lagos State governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola and his Ekiti State counterpart, Dr Kayode Fayemi, adopted him ahead of the governorship primary of the party scheduled to hold this week.While describing Akere-dolu as the best among aspirants jostling for the governorship seat, the duo, at a joint interview at the 50th birthday of Honourable Femi Gbajabi-amila and book presentation, at the City Hall, Lagos, said the ACN governors adopted him as their candidate because of his rising profile and ability to take the state to a greater height.'The decision by the governors is for the people of Ondo to have someone who will solve the problems. And, therefore, the position of the ACN governors is that we will endorse Mr Akeredolu for nomination as our party's candidate,' Fashola said.Also speaking, Fayemi said 'our position as governors is that we have to endorse a candidate that has integrity and passion for the people. A candidate that is committed to social democracy and very competent for the position. Akeredolu fits into that position in all ramifications. Though we still await the position of the party.
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