Eyitayo Jegede SAN
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Ondo State PDP Governorship Candidate | Husband | Father | Mentor | Former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice | Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Akure, Ondo State.
Joined January 2016
My family and I are waiting to be accredited so we can cast our votes as #OndoDecides. #OndoDecides2020
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In my opening statement at the #OndoDebate2020, tonight, I stated that I believe the time has come to have a more holistic, honest and practical approach to governance. I also outlined what I would do as Governor of Ondo State when elected. #OndoDeservesBetter #BetterWithPDP
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Seeking support of the elders, the next 63 days will no doubt be decisive, we will succeed. God our help!
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I congratulate His Excellency Sen. Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke @AAdeleke_01 and the entire people and residents of Osun State for the tenacious and dogged fight to keep their mandate. By this victory, good has triumphed over evil and light over darkness. Congratulations!
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I am grateful for the support of @OfficialPDPNig Governors Okezie Ikpeazu, @AhmaduFintiri, @SenBalaMohammed, Douye Diri, @IAOkowa, @GovernorObaseki, Lawrence Ugwuanyi, @seyiamakinde, @GovWike, @AWTambuwal and @Bellomatawalle1, at the #PDPOndoFinale, yesterday. #OndoDeservesBetter
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I congratulate Your Excellencies, @GovernorObaseki & DGov. Philip Shaibu for the much deserved victory, by your renewed mandate the Edo people have reaffirmed your leadership and everything you represent, God's wisdom as you lead Edo to a new reality of development.
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Great people of Ondo State, I remain steadfast in my belief that #OndoDeservesBetter. This Saturday, October 10, 2020, you too can show that you want only the best for our dear state. Do not be afraid; come out, vote and defend your vote. Remember, we are much more than they are.
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Join me in praying for eternal repose of my Mum. She has gone to be with the Lord.
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I cast my vote at Ward 2, Unit 9, Akure South Local Government Area. I encourage all registered voters to please go out and cast your votes peacefully. #OndoDecides #OndoDecides2020
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Thank you Ondo State for coming out in your numbers to welcome Alh. @atiku Abubakar, our Presidential Candidate and the PDP Rescue Team. Nigeria shall be RESTORED!
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I thank all my colleagues for the spirit of love and unity. We are good to go!
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Thank you Akoko North East for the very warm reception we received today. Your large turnout despite the early morning showers and the overwhelming display of love at every stop again reinforced my believe that a new season of ease will yet berth in our State. #AkokoNEforEyitayo
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I was at the Ondo State Governorship Election Debate, this evening. Although I was late, the delay was caused by an issue concerning the security of the lives and properties of our people as we head to the polls this Saturday. Watch my opening statement. #OndoDeservesBetter
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My brothers, Governor @seyiamakinde and former Governors @PeterObi and @KwankwasoRM, were all in Ondo State, yesterday to implore various communities in the state to vote for us on October 10. I am very grateful for their support. #OndoDeservesBetter #BetterWithPDP
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Today's inauguration marks the beginning of the exit of the @OfficialAPCNg government in Ondo State, a government that is anti-people, anti-social & retrogressive, one that has hidden under the guise of revenue generation to inflict hardship on our people in all sectors.
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In the last 19 days I have been silent, today we break that silence in obedience to the provisions of our laws. We commence a challenge against the declaration and return made by INEC in respect of the Ondo State Governorship election of 10th October, 2020.
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This afternoon, our campaign entourage was attacked by APC thugs at the Palace of the Oloba of Oba Akoko in Akoko South West LGA. Shots were fired in a clear attempt at assassination. Some were injured & vehicles destroyed. #OndoDeservesBetter
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I saw the never-say-never spirit of the people of Akoko North West at work today with the way they thronged the streets to welcome us. Despite the visible government neglect, your hearty prayers . #AkokoNWforEyitayo
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This afternoon, we paid homage to our royal father, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, the Deji of Akure, before heading out to the #PDPOndoFinale in Ondo Town. #OndoDeservesBetter
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Today, we were attacked in Ipele and Owo township in Owo Local Government Area by heavily armed APC political thugs. Hon. Amuda Sikiru, Messrs Taye Akintufede and Seun Ogunlade were all shot and wounded. Our vehicles were burnt and destroyed.
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The primary is over, whatever happened before and during the process is also over, regardless of where individuals worked and the different aspirants we all supported. The @OfficialPDPNig in Ondo State is now one.
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It's that season of the year when the breath of life must propel us to again show appreciation to our Creator for taking us safely through a challenging year 2020.
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As the voices of freedom struggle to find expression in their millions across our nation, through the peaceful and exemplary coming together of our youths at the barricades. #EndSARS.#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeriaNow.
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This meeting with the diaspora community of supporters and our people within Ondo State afforded us the opportunity to touch on a range of issues from health service delivery, education, students' welfare, workers' welfare, care for the elderly & pensioners, sports.
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Today, we continued our campaign at Ilu Dada in Akure North Local Government Area, a town very significant to the economic growth of Ondo State. #OndoDeservesBetter
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Late last night, we stopped at Igbara Oke in Ifedore LGA. Despite the time, residents who had waited patiently, gave us a rousing reception. I thanked them for their patience & exhibition of love, and promised that we would not abuse their trust when elected. #OndoDeservesBetter
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This afternoon, our campaign train arrived at Arogbo-Ijaw in Ese-Odo LGA to a rousing welcome. The Arogbo-Ijaw land is the primary source of Ondo State's revenue. The current government has mostly ignored them, and they yearn for a better standard of living. #OndoDeservesBetter
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Our campaign train stopped at Oniparaga in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, a community without electricity for over 8 years. The Oloja Of Oniparaga, Oba Joseph Adetokunbo, spoke extensively about the needs of the people in his community. #OndoDeservesBetter
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The people of Akure trooped out today without fear of intimidation, in support of our party, the PDP. I thank everyone for their support and commitment to the progress and development of Ondo State. #OndoDeservesBetter #ReclaimOndo
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The @OfficialPDPNig Special Reconciliation Committee for Lagos resumed its sitting yesterday in the effort at reconciling all interests in the State. I salute the determination of the various stakeholders at embracing peace. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
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This afternoon our campaign train stopped at Ala Community in Akure North Local Government Area. The community made up of predominantly farmers, spoke about the issue of crops being destroyed by grazing cattle. #OndoDeservesBetter
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My special appreciation goes to God for the gift of another year, may His name be praised now and forever. To everyone that felicitated with me, the love expressed in the numerous wishes and prayers added the unique glow to my day.
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Today, our campaign train was at Ifedore LGA. In Irese, we stopped at the palace of the Olurese of Irese, HRM Oba Damilola Falegan (Agunsoye ll). HRM spoke about the issues in the community. I outlined our plans to empower the farmers and traders in Irese. #OndoDeservesBetter
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I thank everyone who tuned in to watch the Ondo State Governorship Debate, last night. On October 10, 2020, we will all come out, vote and defend our votes. #OndoDeservesBetter #BetterwithPDP
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At the signing of the peace accord, this afternoon, I stated that I'm absolutely committed to a peaceful election: before the election, that's during campaigns; during the election when votes are cast & after the election when the results have been announced. #OndoDeservesBetter
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Press Briefing by Chairman of Ondo State PDP Campaign Council
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Last night, we visited Irele in Irele Local Government Area. Our people trooped out in their numbers to welcome us. They spoke about total neglect by the present government which has resulted in dilapidated roads and ten years without electricity. #OndoDeservesBetter
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I mourn the untimely departure of Gov Oluwarotimi Akeredolu [SAN], a brave man, whose grit is exemplary. I celebrate his unwavering courage and the leadership he provided for Ondo state. My heart goes to members of Aketi's immediate family, the govt and people of Ondo state. RIP.
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Yesterday, we continued on the campaign trail with a stop at Ese Odo Local Government Area. At Oboro, we stopped at the palace of Kalasuwe; a very excited crowd welcomed us. I thank the people of Oboro and HRH for their support #OndoDeservesBetter
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Join us for our governorship campaign rally finale in Ondo Town, tomorrow. #OndoPDPFinale #OndoDeservesBetter
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We will not generate revenue by fleecing the people or making the vulnerable pay for healthcare and education, we will rather plug leakages and use targeted policies and private public partnerships to grow our state's IGR. #OndoDeservesBetter #BetterWithPDP #ReclaimOndo
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We are overwhelmed by the goodwill we received at yesterday's election campaign flag-off. We are deeply thankful to the leadership of our great party PDP, and the people of Ondo State for your enormous support.
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The process of aligning the various passionate interests in Lagos PDP got-off on a very promising note, with the visit of @OfficialPDPNig Special Reconciliation Committee to Lagos State during the week. The common desire to see PDP reclaim Lagos is very reassuring.
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I was in Owo on Thursday, 16th June, 2022, to deliver the sympathies of the @OfficialPDPNig family and the condolences of the Presidential Candidate of our Party, Alh. @atiku Abubakar (GCON). We commiserate and sympathise with our Catholic brethren and the people of Owo Kingdom.
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Yesterday, we were at Olobi community in Akure North Local Government Area, an essential town for food production in Ondo State. The people complained about the difficulties they face in transporting farm produce to the market. #OndoDeservesBetter.
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This morning, I visited Hon. Amuda Sikiru, Messrs Taye Akintufede and Seun Ogunlade at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital, Akure. They were seriously wounded yesterday when APC hoodlums attacked our campaign team in Owo LGA. I wished them all speedy recovery.
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This morning, we continued on the campaign trail with a stop at Araromi-Awo in Ondo East Local Government Area, where I met with the local farmers and traders, who aired their grievances. #OndoDeservesBetter #ReclaimOndo
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We celebrate today the International Youth Day, themed: “Youth Engagements for Global Action”. More than anything else, we will demonstrate our commitment to this day and the theme by doing all within our power to create the right atmosphere for job creation & gainful employment.
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Today, Sunday the 31st day of May, 2020 in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ, we commenced a journey that is ordered by God. I announced my interest and readiness to takeover the leadership of our dear State, Ondo State, to the Glory of God and for the benefit of our people.
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In the task of rebuilding the confidence of our people in their government and in restoring hope for a better life under a @OfficialPDPNig administration in Ondo State, and following extensive consultations with leaders of our party. .
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Yesterday, our campaign train made a stop at the palace of Oba Bamidele Akinwe of Akogbe Ajue kingdom. I spoke about our economic and agricultural plan for the community, which will not only uplift Ajue town but also ensure food security for the entire state. #OndoDeservesBetter
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Today, we continued on the campaign trail with a stop at Owo Local Government Area, where a large crowd gave us the warmest welcome. At the Palace of the Oloba of Uso, I outlined our plans to leverage on the agricultural potential of Uso. #OndoDeservesBetter #ReclaimOndo
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Education is top priority in our manifesto. Our children must no longer live in fear of dropping out because of extortionate fees that were increased by over 400%. Read about our plans for the education sector here #OndoDeservesBetter #ReclaimOndo
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I celebrate Otunba Omolade Oluwateru, a frontline leader, a Diplomat, a former Deputy Governor, BoT member and a perfect gentleman. Having the honor to speak with you on your 74th birthday anniversary was indeed insightful.
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My thoughts this Sunday as we count down to the October 10 election.
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Yesterday, our campaign train made a stop at Ilaje LGA. We visited the residence of Olubo of Obenla. We also made a stop at Igbokoda. The atmosphere was electrifying, and the people gave us the warmest welcome. I thanked HRM for the hospitality and blessings. #OndoDeservesBetter
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This afternoon, our campaign train made a stop at Emure-Ile in Owo Local Government Area. The Elemure of Emure-Ile, HRM, Oba Simeon Adedubaje Adeyefa spoke about the high unemployment rate and the lack of development in Emure-Ile. #OndoDeservesBetter #ReclaimOndo
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I thank HE Arakunrin @RotimiAkeredolu for finding time along with his Deputy, his Chief of Staff and his entire cabinet to commiserate with us and for his kind words, we are indeed very honored.
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To our people in Ondo State, yesterday’s #PDPOndoFinale could not have happened without you. You turned up in your numbers to show your solidarity with us. We are immensely grateful. God bless you all. #OndoDeservesBetter
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We know that 60% of our people rely on farming to make ends meet. So, one of the priorities of our campaign is to make their lives better through our farmer-first policy. Download our manifesto, 'My Offer' to read all about it here #OndoDeservesBetter
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On how we intend to increase revenue without increasing taxes: our approach will be to widen the tax net and encourage all persons engaged in commercial activities to pay taxes. We will also plug leakages in government spending and funding. #OndoDebate2020 #OndoDeservesBetter
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I thank the leadership of our great party, the @OfficialPDPNig, led by Prince @UcheSecondus, the PDP Ondo State Gubernatorial National Campaign Council and all members of PDP for making the #PDPOndoFinale a huge success, despite the odds. #OndoDeservesBetter
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I will be attending the #BBCGovDebate organized by @bbcnewsyoruba on Thursday 24th September, 2020 by 8pm. I intend to again use the opportunity to share our plans for a better Ondo State with our people and would-be investors spread across the globe. Please join me!
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This afternoon, the Governor of our Dear State, @RotimiAkeredolu, SAN reported that he tested positive to the rampaging #COVID19. At this period my prayers are with the Governor.
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In closing, I said that what I bring on board is transparency, honesty and readiness to work. We will run an all-inclusive government, a true democracy. A government of the people, by the people for the people. #OndoDebate2020 #OndoDeservesBetter
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This happened in the presence of the governor. We are not going to be dissuaded, but this cannot continue; it has to stop. They are trying to spread fear, & we are not afraid, we are focused and we are winning. Ondo State belongs to all of us. #OndoDeservesBetter.
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By this process, let our people again begin to hope for a better future to the glory of God. God bless Ondo State. Eyi N'ise Oluwa.
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Prior to the attack by APC thugs when our campaign train stopped at Ipele, the country home of my mother, in Owo LGA, the Olupele of Ipele kingdom, Chief Sanni Raji Olujashe, his chiefs and residents gave us a warm welcome and outlined the needs of the town. #OndoDeservesBetter
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I asked the incumbent if he would be willing to reduce the tuition fees in tertiary institutions to what it was when he assumed office. He responded that he would not reduce the fees. #OndoDebate2020 #OndoDeservesBetter
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. I am pleased, to announce that Hon. Gboluga Ikengboju will be working with me in seeking your mandate in the October 10, 2020 governorship election.
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As we celebrate #NigeriaAt60, let us not forget what that date stands for. It is a day to think about how we use the freedom we now have; the freedom to choose who serves as our leader. We have not always had this choice but now that we do, may we use it wisely.
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I was at the Adegoroye's to condole my brother Demola & my sisters, Joke & Nike on the passing of Mama, Chief Mrs Eunice Fehintola Adegoroye.
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I thank former Governors Segun Oni, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, @GovAyoFayose and @KwankwasoRM who were also at the #PDPOndoFinale, yesterday to support us. #OndoDeservesBetter
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As I have stated continuously on the campaign trail, we will run an all-inclusive government when elected. Our plan for the sustainable economic development of Ondo State contains policies that promote inclusion and equity for women. .#OndoDeservesBetter
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Our plan for young people in Ondo State includes improved access to education and skills training. We will also partner with the private sector to equip our youths to deal with 21st-century innovations. #OndoDeservesBetter #BetterwithPDP
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Improved conditions of service for our teachers is an important part of our plan towards quality education for all in Ondo State. To all the trainers of our leaders of tomorrow, thank you for the great and often thankless job you do! #WorldTeachersDay #WorldTeachersDay2020
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Yesterday Tuesday, the 9th of June, 2020, we were well received at the National Secretariat of @OfficialPDPNig, Wadata Plaza in Abuja.
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Ondo State PDP Governorship Campaign Rally Finale
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Ondo State PDP Governorship Campaign Rally Finale
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I assured them that when elected as governor, we would ensure that there is a significant improvement in the standard of living of Arogbo-Ijaw people. We would work towards providing social amenities for them. #OndoDeservesBetter
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Words fail me in expressing my very deep sadness at the news of the gruesome murder of innocent worshipers at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo.
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Ondo State is beautiful and we will share this with the world. Our plan is to attract and support competent private investors to exploit the tourism potential of the state. This will expand the economy. Read about our plans for tourism .#OndoDeservesBetter
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At Gbogi/Isinkan Ward 02, Sacred Heart Polling Unit 009 waiting to perform my Civic Responsibility. #OndoDecides
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At Ijare Town, the Olujare of Ijare, HRM Oba Adebamigbe Oluwagbemigun (Ikokotiriko II) spoke about the town's expectations to be included in government. I promised to run an all-inclusive govt that would benefit all in Ondo State when elected as governor. #OndoDeservesBetter
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Four years ago, when I contested for governor, the circumstances were different. I had only 3 days to campaign before the election. We have a clear vision for Ondo State, and I believe the people will allow us to execute it. #OndoDebate2020 #OndoDeservesBetter
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These thugs are threatening the peace and stability of our state, and I call on the Inspector General of Police to protect the lives and properties of the people of Ondo State. We, however, will not be intimated in the pursuit of victory in the oncoming election.
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Ondo State PDP Governorship Campaign Rally Finale
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The season of harvest is here for our great party @OfficialPDPNig and for those who have remained strong, resolute, unwavering and supportive of @ondo_pdp in the last three and half years. Let's keep staying strong.
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On tackling unemployment in Ondo State, I talked about how we would engage with and support the private sector to create jobs for our teeming population when we are elected. #OndoDeservesBetter #BetterwithPDP
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I celebrate you my brother and friend Kayode Akinmade on your birthday, since the service to our people brought us together, your depth, hardwork and mastery of the arts of your profession as a quintessential journalist have continued to make you the toast of many.
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Join me at 8 PM tonight on BBC Yoruba as I present my offer to the people of Ondo State and debate the other candidates in the upcoming elections. #OndoDeservesBetter #ReclaimOndo #BBCGovDebate.
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