The planned defection of Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko to the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received a boost following the
endorsement of the move by prominent traditional rulers in the state.
In response to a reported invitation from the PDP for the Ondo State
governor to join it from its present Labour Party (LP) platform, Mimiko
commenced a series of consultations with stakeholders in the state
regarding the PDP’s overture.
At one of such consultations with some prominent traditional rulers
in the state at the weekend, Governor Mimiko sought advices, even
as they took turns to eulogise his person and character and declared
their support for him to accede to the request.
The monarchs expressed their satisfaction with the leadership style
of the governor as well as his ability to deliver the dividends of
democracy to the people of the state.
Sources privy to the meeting disclosed that the traditional rulers
commended the governor for deeming it fit to carry them along regarding
the overture despite the fact that they were not politicians.
The Amapetu of Mahin Kingdom, Oba Lawrence Omowale, who spoke
on behalf of the traditional rulers was said to have particularly given
credit to the governor for his political strides and his ability to
take the state to the mainstream of national politics.
Declaring the traditional ruler’s belief in the political judgment of
Dr Mimiko, the monarchs pledged the support of the traditional
institution in the state for him in his political pursuit.
Governor Mimiko had earlier consulted with different interest
groups in the state, including the the state House of Assembly,
religious leaders, captains of industry, workers unions, chiefs and
community leaders on the reported invitation from PDP.
During proceedings, the stakeholders pledged their total support
for the governor in his decision regarding the invitation, even as he
was praised for the decision to consult widely.
Speaking on behalf of her colleagues during consultation with Mimiko
on the issue, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele,
commended the move of the governor to consult with the House on the
request and declared that he had the support of lawmakers in acceding
to the overture
“We all joined the Labour Party because of Mr Governor, and for him
to have consulted with us over this issue is a great privilege. Like
Ruth, we pledge this day that your ( Mimiko) God will always be our God.
“This is the most rational thing to do at the moment in view of the
fact that Mr, Governor is not going for a third term in office. He would
not have engaged us in this wide consultation if he is a selfish
leader. That is why we are offering our support for a better Ondo State”
the Speaker had said.
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