- Former President Obasanjo visits Governor Aiyedatiwa in Ondo, expressing support and sharing campaign experiences ahead of the governorship election
- Aiyedatiwa thanks Obasanjo for his visit, acknowledging the former president’s contributions to Nigeria’s development and his humble leadership
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his best wishes to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa before the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State. Obasanjo conveyed his support on Monday during a visit to Aiyedatiwa at the government house in Akure, the state capital.
Obasanjo acknowledged the challenges of campaigning and praised Aiyedatiwa’s determination to engage with voters. Reflecting on his own experience, Obasanjo said,
“I understand the challenges of this period for you. I remember my campaign for the 1999 election. I covered the entire six states of the South West in one day.
“I think we started in Akure, Ondo State here, then to Ekiti and we got to Lagos around 8pm. This is a crucial part of the process, and I wish you all the best,” the ex-president said.
Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked Obasanjo for his visit and noted the former president’s lasting contributions to Nigeria’s development. He highlighted Obasanjo’s humility and leadership and said his achievements are deeply appreciated across the nation.
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