JUST IN: Unity Forum Joins Gov Akeredolu Campaign Team

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Unity Forum in Ondo State have officially dissolved and joined the campaign team of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

Naija News reports that the Unity Forum headed by a former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, was formed following the inability of stakeholders in the Ondo APC to resolve its differences after the election of Governor Akeredolu in 2016.

The group had in the past vow to work against Akeredolu’s re-election bid.

The Unity Forum has however changed its stand and it is willing to back the Ondo state governor as he seeks a second term.

At an enlarged APC stakeholder meeting in Akure, leaders of the party especially governorship aspirants in the Unity Forum agreed to work for the victory Akeredolu.

Alhaji Olanusi who was present at the meeting said he was on board the campaign train of Governor Akeredolu

Speaking at the meeting, Akeredolu urged all leaders and members of the Ondo APC to work for the success of the party.

According to him, the new spirit within the party must not for any reason dwindle but continue to soar high.

He said the October 10 governorship election must be used to justify the popularity, strength and acceptability of APC in the state.

Those present were running mate to Akeredolu, Hon Lucky Ayedatiwa; two past Deputy Governors in the state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi and Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo; former National Vice Chairman of APC in South-West, Chief Pius Akinyelure; Governorship Aspirants in the just concluded APC primary in the state; present and past legislators at all levels; federal, state and local governments appointees with party officials at the state, local governments, wards and units levels the Unity Forum of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State have officially dissolved the body and blended into the campaign team of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.