2024 Ondo Governorship Election: 3 Reasons APC Loses

• Ondo residents will go to the polls once again on Saturday, November 16, 2024 to elect their governor
• In Nigeria, governors are the superintendents of their respective states and are brought into power by the voters, just like other elective office seekers.
• Many experts think the ruling APC will lose the 2024 Ondo state governorship elections, but there could be an ‘upset’

legit.ng Journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has more than 9 years of news experience politics and elections in Nigeria.

Akure, Ondo state – On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Ondo state will hold the governorship election.

legit.ng of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is expected to win. However, a surprise defeat cannot be ruled out.

In this report, legit.ng identifies some factors that may cause it. APC and Lucky Aiyedatiwa will lose the Ondo state governorship election in 2024.

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1) Economic distress

Voters can show their anger against the APC due to the current economic distress across the country.

Some opposition members feel that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration at the federal level is not running the economy properly. In a news release titled “Time to Make a Bold Statement” released on Thursday night, November 14, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde described the upcoming Ondo state governorship election as a crucial opportunity for Nigerians to show that their dissatisfaction and disappointment could only get worse. meaningful change.

According to Makinde, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a party that can save the nation and save it from the current economic difficulties, citing the so-called developmental strides in PDP-led states as evidence of the party’s capacity.

His words:

“I would like to remind you that Ondo state is a litmus test for Nigerians that their hunger and anger can lead to real change.

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“Tell everyone you know that PDP is the party that can save Nigeria.”

Likewise, Umar Damagum, who also acts as an actor, CONTAINER The national chairman called on the people of Ondo to vote for the party’s governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi.

Speaking during PDP’s latest campaign in Akure, the Ondo capital, on Thursday, November 14, Damagum blamed the APC for the cost of living crisis in the country.

He said:

“PDP is the only party that provides good governance everywhere in Nigeria.”

2) Agriculture

A significant portion of Ondo state’s residents are engaged in agriculture. Therefore, people will wonder why states like Ondo do not have so many industries or agricultural companies.

Ondo state has vast agricultural lands and fish-rich rivers, but past governors (especially the APC administration in power since 2017) have not invested adequately in this area.

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3) Insecurity

Insecurity is a critical concern in Ondo state.

In June 2022, a mass shooting occurred at a Catholic church in Owo, causing great shock among Nigerians. At least 40 people were reportedly killed in the mindless attack. Some officials of the Nigerian government claimed West of the deadly Islamic State Africa The state (ISWAP) was responsible for the massacre.

In recent years, there have been serious attacks and kidnappings in places such as Okeluse and Akoko.

in April, Ajayi suggested. during an interview about News Center TV That APC is responsible for insecurity in Ondo.

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Before, legit.ng reported this About eight political parties will join APC or PDP.

Agreements to join the two major parties have recently been made and announcements of support for APC or PDP candidates will be made before Friday, November 15.

Source: Legit.ng