Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, on Sunday, dedicated his victory to God and vowed not to disappoint his people
Mimiko in a statement by
his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Eni Akinsola, stated this at a special
thanksgiving service at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Akure.
He noted that all the
achievements of his administration in the critical sectors of human
endeavours would not have been possible if God had not been on his side.
He said, “We will continue to seek the face of God for direction at all times.”
“I want to assure you
that I will not disappoint the people in whatever action we shall
continue to take to the glory of God and the benefit of our people.”
Mimiko commended the people of the state for overcoming the various challenges they confronted during the election.
He said, “I am particularly happy that you turned down financial inducement aimed at truncating your wishes.”
The presiding Pastor 0f
the Chapel, Rev. Akin Ibitokun in his sermon, urged the people to always
celebrate the goodness of God with thanksgiving at all times.
He charged the governor not to relent in his good works and in giving praises to God in whatever circumstances.
Meanwhile, the Omoluabi
Platform, a political group in Ondo State, on Sunday, described Mimiko’s
victory at the poll as the people’s rejection of imposition of
candidates.
The group, formed by
former Minister of Defence, Dr. Olu Agunloye, to help realise his
governorship ambition, said the outcome of the poll was a reflection of
the wishes of the majority of the people of the state.
The spokesperson for the
group, Mr. Wemi Ajegbemiga, said the election showed that the people of
the state would always reject imposition of leaders on them.
Ajegbemiga said, “Members of the group
both at home and in the Diaspora are happy with the outcome of the
election because we worked hard for the victory of Labour Party in our
various polling centres in the state.”
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