The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared all 16 aspirants seeking their ticket to contest the November 20 Ondo State Governorship election.
The decision was announced by the seven-man screening committee led by Sen. Joshua Lidani, which gave all aspirants the approval to contest the April 20 primary election.
According to a report submitted to the party’s Directorate of Organisation in Abuja on Saturday, the committee considered various factors including eligibility, suitability, character, and support base in its decision-making process.
Among those cleared were the incumbent Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Isaac Kekemeke, former APC National Vice-Chairman (South West), Olusoji Ehinlanwo, a former member of the House of Assembly, Olugbenga Edema, and Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim.
Other cleared aspirants include Mrs Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo, Akinfolarin Samuel, former Commissioner for Finance, Adewale Akinterinwa, Chief Olusola Oke, Ohunyeye Felix, Morayo Lebi, Garvey Iyanjan, Prof. Francis Faduyile, Mrs Judith Omogoroye, Ifeoluwa Oyedele, and Okunjimi John.
The report stated that “all aspirants demonstrated a willingness to support the aspirant that emerged as the party’s candidate for the November 2024 governorship election.”
It also urged the party’s leadership to ensure that the April 20 primary election is free, fair, credible, and acceptable to all stakeholders.
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