The governorship flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has said that an end has come to the reign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governor in the state, Rotimi Akeredolu.
Jegede emerged winner of the PDP primary, Wednesday night, having polled 888 votes, and defeating seven other aspirants in the process, including the state deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, who scored 675 votes.
The former Commissioner of Justice who spoke on Thursday, in Akure, the state capital, said he was prepared to get the state back on track in the forthcoming October 10 governorship election.
He also called for support and cooperation of other aspirants and other party members as he embarks on securing victory for the party.
“By the support of the people of the state and other party members, we will take over government of Ondo come October 2020,” he said.
“We are all winners in Ondo State and I dedicate this victory to people of Ondo and to my co-aspirants who have shown sportsmanship.
“By this victory, we serve a notice on the APC that for them, the end has come. By the grace of God, and with the assistance of the people and with the support of all the co-aspirants, we will take over the government of Ondo State come October 2020.”