Incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko has finally congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu, following his declaration as the governor-elect.
Mimiko had put the weight of his resources and political machinery behind Akeredolu’s rival, Eyitayo Jegede of the PDP in the election in a bid to determine who steps in his shoes.
In a statement signed by Eni Akinsola, Mimiko’s chief press secretary, the governor said “it behoves of him as the Governor of Ondo state to congratulate the Governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN and wish him success in the challenging task of governing our dear state.”
He said:
“I use this medium to express my sincere appreciation to all our citizens for the very peaceful manner in which they conducted themselves throughout the election period. I will not waiver in providing needed leadership to our dear State till the last day of my term.”
Mimiko urged residents to strive to sustain the peace enjoyed in the state for the past seven years, promising to speak with them as occasion demands as his eight year tenure inches to an end.
Meanwhile, Governor Mimiko’s congratulatory message to Akeredolu comes at a time his party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of the governorship election held in Ondo state on Saturday, November 26.