Prioritise Tinubu’s re-election, Ondo ex-speaker urges co-aspirants

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A former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly and senatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Mrs Jumoke Akindele, has called on other aspirants to make the re-election of President Bola Tinubu a top priority.

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Akindele, who has declared her intention to contest the senatorial election under the platform of the APC in Ondo South Senatorial District, also emphasised the need for all stakeholders in the party to unite and ensure victory for the President in the 2027 general election.

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The first female Speaker in the state gave the charge in a statement she personally issued on Monday.

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According to her, individual aspirations could be adjusted for the second-term bid of President Tinubu, which must remain sacrosanct as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue in the state.

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The senatorial aspirant noted that party stakeholders in Ondo State had already set a target of delivering not less than one million votes for the President, warning that internal divisions could undermine the collective objective.

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She said, “I must be frank, while our ambition at this moment is negotiable, the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is non-negotiable.

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“Since we have all agreed that from Ondo State alone we must give him not less than a million votes, we must do nothing to jeopardise that goal, particularly on the altar of our personal goals.”

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Emphasising the need for unity among aspirants and other party chieftains, Akindele warned that political contests should strengthen rather than divide the party.

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“Our contests should sharpen us, not scatter us. The very platform that carries our aspirations must not become collateral damage in the pursuit of individual goals. A fractured house wins no mandate. If the foundation shakes, no structure stands.

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“Our political relevance today is anchored in a larger force and leadership that inspired us to step forward. Our strength flows from that centre, and it must remain intact,” she stated.

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The former lawmaker also appealed to other aspirants to act with strategic thinking rather than emotion in pursuing their ambitions.

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