Six council chairmen backKekemeke for Ondo South Senate seat

The chairmen of the six local government councils in Ondo South Senatorial District have formally announced their support for the senatorial bid of D. I. Kekemeke for the vacant seat.

The chairmen who attended the meeting were Hon. Ogunsakin Andrew Soja (Okitipupa), Hon. Adegoroye Taiwo (Odigbo) and Hon. Jedi Akinfe (Irele).

Other attendees included Hon. Maurice Openaya (Ilaje) and Hon. Ojo.

Also present were Hon. Ebis Molos (Ese‑Odo) and Hon. Adebare Adebayo (Ile Iluji/Oke Igbo).

Speaking at a strategic meeting in Okitipupa, Ondo State, the chairmen said their endorsement is based on the “proven pedigree of Kekemeke,” which they believe distinguishes him from other aspirants for the seat.

The chairmen added that, to preserve party stability and cohesion, they fully align with the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus arrangement, which was mediated by the Governor, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, and other state party leaders.

According to the chairmen, having taken this decision in the party’s overall interest, “they have vow not to give audience to the few individuals that are yet to embrace the consensus arrangement.”

In response, Kekemeke said his candidacy stems from the people’s trust and the party’s confidence that he is better positioned to make “governance the more visible and truly responsive through concrete efforts to fully tap the socio‑economic potentials of Ondo South for the good of the people.”

He assured the chairmen that he will not disappoint the party or the people of Ondo State and will deliver the benefits of responsive governance.