CHIBUZO UKAIBE captures the intrigues arising from the race for the ticket of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State and the seeming plot to stop the governor, Rotimi Akeredolu
The intensity of the governorship race in Ondo State is palpable. With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) insisting that the polls will hold as scheduled on October 10 and party primaries and resolution of disputes slated from July 2 to 25, the atmosphere in the state is charged, perhaps much more in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) where the incumbent Rotimi Akeredolu will be facing a battle to retain his seat.
And as National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC gravitates towards indirect primary in the state and not direct mode which was a major crisis point for the party ahead of 2019 governorship polls, the intrigues are shaping up to be immense.
As the governor bids for a constitutionally-guaranteed second term in office, he is having to deal with immense intra-party…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
