The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has set up a five-man committee to screen the prospective Deputy Governorship candidate for the party and recommend a prospective running mate for its Governorship candidate, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN)
The Committee, which has the daughter of the first civilian governor of the State, Mrs Jumoke Anifowose, as the chairperson, also has Dr Tunji Abayomi, Hon Victor Adekanye Olabimtan, Dr Ayo Akinyelure, Mr Bankole Oluwajana, Dr Shaba and Mr Wale Akinterinwa as members.
Already, 16 persons including the surrogate Deputy Governorship candidate, Hon Agboola Ajayi have shown interest in the slot opened to Ondo South and Central Senatorial district.
Out of the 19 prospective candidates, 13 are from the South while the other six are from the Central district. The party will either pick from the South or Central senatorial district as the governorship candidate, even though Akeredolu is from Ondo North Senatorial District.
Some of those who have shown interest in the Deputy Governor’s slot are Hon Sam Aderoboye, a former Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, embattled Publicity Secretary of the APC, Omooba Abayomi Adesanya, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa, the APC’s candidate for Ilaje/Eseodo Federal Constituency in the last general election and Engr. Boye Adegbemisoye, a former Chairman of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government and Commissioner for Public Utilities.
Also being considered are Chief Donal Omotayo Alasoadura, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde, a former House of Representatives representing Akure South and North Federal Constituency and Engr. Ade Adetimehin, the Deputy Chairman of the party in the state.
Elections are scheduled to hold on November 26.