The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has declared his intention to contest for a second term under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abiodun made the declaration on Thursday at the Executive Council Chambers of his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta when he received the nomination form bought for him by a group, the Dapo Abiodun Mandate 2023.
The governor also immediately announced the re-nomination of his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, as his running mate.
Abiodun expressed surprise at the group’s effort to purchase the nomination for him, while recounting the many trials he and his team had passed through in the quest to lead the state.
“This gesture touches my bone. It is like a balm that soothes all the pain that we suffered in the course of our campaigns. I am happy particularly that this is coming from my home base.
“I am happy that nobody prompted you, you did this out of your own volition and the belief you have in us. I promise you that the trust you have in us will be built upon,” the governor said.
“Today is a significant day in my life and because of this gesture, I am officially declaring my intention to run for the second term and in the same vein, I am declaring my deputy as my running mate.
“You are investing in an administration and I want to assure you that you will not regret, as the only way I can reward you is by more superlative performance.”
He said his administration has made a significant impact in the lives of the people, noting that the gesture would inspire him to do more.
“In the last three years, I have fulfilled my promises to you to make Ogun work for all. With your support, we have made this (Ogun) State a better place and changed the face of our State. I did not do it alone; we did it together, because you believed.
“Our state has remained steadily prosperous because of your positive outlook. I urge you to always stay positive in your personal and communal lives and continue to aspire to great things.”