. In this interview, he takes a look at some of the issues presently bedeviling the party both at the national level and its Ondo State chapter. Ekungba also speaks on the place of Owo kingdom in Nigerian politics, as the town celebrates its 1000 years of existence today.
Secondly, the new Olowo will also be taking his staff of the office today. So, we decided to combine both, today.With a sense of modesty, let me say that Owo is undoubtedly one of the cities where the culture and tradition of Omo Oduduwa still radiate passion and vibrancy.
Owo has produced two governors. Owo has also produced ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, professors, accountants and other highly respected professionals in different fields. Owo produced Pa Ajasin as the first civilian governor of Ondo State. His administration had a great impact on us as a people.
For instance, in the area of health, the administration has introduced health insurance for pregnant women. In the area of education, no government in the state has refurbished the number of primary schools he has refurbished in three years. So, I think Akeredolu is doing wonderfully well. But the APC he is leading has shed weight in the state as they lost two senatorial seats and five House of Representatives seats in the last general election. Isn’t this a sign that the party is becoming unpopular in his watch?
The crisis in the PDP in 2016 paved the way for Akeredolu’s victory in the governorship election. Looking at the skirmishes in Ondo APC, which resulted in the party losing some National Assembly seats, do you see Akeredolu coming out victorious in the 2020 election? As an individual, I am not interested in what is personal to me; I am interested in what is good for the state. All the other people that are jostling for the position can tell me that they will do better than Akeredolu but that is a promise. What I am seeing now is that Akeredolu is doing well; we do not need to change him. As an elder, if anyone asks me, that is the response I will offer.
As a leader of the party, I want to admonish all those aspiring to be governor to campaign fairly and with integrity. I appeal to all members of the party to remain united; we are going to pick only one of the aspirants. The party is more important than any individual; and we must not allow any individual to crack our party.I think I should just zero it down to our president who is the leader of the party. Everybody will agree with me that the man is doing very well. He is focused and resolute.
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