Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Togo, Ambassador Olusola Iji, said his decision to contest for the September governorship election was borne out of the overwhelming support of members of the All Progressives Congress at the grassroot
Ambassador Iji had two months ago declared his intention to run for Governor on the platform of the APC.
Iji who used his declaration programme to distribute campaign vehicles to his mobilizers said he is determined to unseat Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to become the next Governor by January 2021.
He noted that he is aware of the sufferings of Ondo APC members when his campaign leaders visited the 18 local government areas and produced a mind blowing report.
Iji who spoke through his Director of Media Services, said the APC members lamented that they have been sidelined on party matters.
He said his long sought reconciliation of Ondo APC members has started yielding results following the large numbers of party members queuing behind his quest to achieve unity in the party.
Ambassador Iji stated that he has solid campaign structures in all the 18 local government areas and that his campaign coordinators were working hard to ensure vibrant political support for his aspiration.
Iji said he has reached out to former and current party leaders playing 'Sidon look' politics, elders, opinion moulders and other critical stakeholders.
According to him, "Statistics obtained from party members painted vivid pictures of APC members pitiable sufferings caused by their total neglect by the Akeredolu administration.
"APC leaders, Ward and local government executive members pitiably lamented their lots saying there was absence of political patronage'.
