
Ondo State Governor and gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 16 election, Lucky Ayedatiwa, has assured continued support to traditional institutions in the state if elected.
The governor stated this on Tuesday at the palace of Owa Ogbagi Akoko in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state while campaigning for the support of traditional rulers in the area.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ayedatiwa was in the local government area as part of campaigning for the November 16 elections.
The Governor said he has always warned against expansion of areas by traditional rulers which often leads to communal crises.
He said Akoko North-West has the highest number of traditional rulers in the state, as he appreciated their efforts, prayers and support for him during the APC primary which produced him as the candidate.
“I will look into the issue of those who are encroaching and presenting themselves as Oba.
“I know the value of traditional rulers, that is why there is peace in the state, and now you can confirm that they are enjoying more under this administration.
“We do not select OBAs for the communities, they just have to follow the process and we provide the office equipment,” he said.
Ayyaditwa responded to some of the requests of the traditional rulers, assuring them that the 2025 budget would take care of most of their wishes.
Earlier, the Owa of Ogbagi Akoko, Oba Olasehinde Adetona, assured the governor of victory and urged him to focus on the streets in the local government after the election.
Adetona asked the governor to resolve major issues that were hindering development in the area.
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