A group named People United By Sports (PUBS) have thrown their weight behind the re-election of incumbent Governor Rotimi Akeredolu during the inauguration of the new State Excos in Akure.
At the event which is widely attended by the stakeholders in sports sector in the state, the Chief Executive Officer of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu assured that his administration will continue to give adequate support to all round sports in the state .
Governor Akeredolu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi stated this during the inauguration of the State Executives of People United by Sports (PUBS) at the indoor hall of the State Sports Complex.
The newly elected SSG commended the Association for acknowledging the giant strides of the current administration in the sports arena.
He admonished the organisation not to shy away from coming up with lofty ideas, policies that would further develop all round sports in the state.
He said, “on our part we will ensure that sports men and women in the state get the best they deserved to enhance their participation both home and abroad.”
However, Sports men and women in Ondo State have decleared their support for AKETI second term bid.
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Betiku Seun, President PUBS informed why the group was declaring it’s support for Support for AKETI 2nd term.
“The incumbent Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has done well in the last four years, not just in sports but in other sectors looking at the development in the state.
“He has made Sports among his top priority with funding of the state owned Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) team, Sunshine Stars and also supported other top athletes in other sports to achieving successes. So he deserves a second term so he can complete his programme for sports development in the state.”
The special adviser to the governor on political matters and strategy Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan who was represented by comrade Wole Olugbode equally affirmed and lauded the ingenuity of the number 1 citizen in the state to further make the state a 'Sporting Hub' churning out world champions. Awards were given to outstanding athletes in the state, Seun Ogunsanya being former world champion.
The dignitaries at the event are; the state governor ably represented by the SSG Mr. Tope Oluwatuyi, Commissioner for Sports , Barrister Dotun Owanikan, Chairman OSFA , Chief Tajudeen Akinyemi, 8 House of Assembly members lead by Hon Sunday Olajide, Chairman house committee on Finance and Appropriation. The chairman NURTW Ondo State Comrade Jacob Idajo and the General Manager, Ondo State Sports Council Chief Wande Fabuluje among others.
Meanwhile the Ondo State Independent Electorial Commission have fixed the Ondo Governorship election for October 10, 2020.
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