Ondo 2024: SSG to Akeredolu’s Govt endorses Jimoh Ibrahim

Ondo 2024: SSG to Akeredolu’s Govt endorses Jimoh Ibrahim

Princess Oladunni Odu, a former Secretary to the Ondo State Government and gubernatorial aspirant, has collapsed her structure to support a leading aspirant, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim ahead of the All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship primary in the State.

The former SSG had in September 2023 declared her intention to vie for the APC ticket in the November 16 governorship election.

Odu made this known during a meeting with her Coordinators and some chieftains of the party in the South Senatorial District at the weekend in Okitipupa.

She pledged to work and galvanise her group towards ensuring the success of Ibrahim in the April primary.

The Idepe, Okitipupa born politician directed her supporters under the “Iwajowa Political Group” to team up and start working with the Ibrahim’s “Aseyori Group”.

Odu had earlier met with her supporters in the Central Senatorial District and directed them to work for Ibrahim’s victory at the party’s primary.

One of the Coordinators, Chief Alaba Onayajo said “the Iwajowa Political Group has been directed by our leader and founder, Princess Oladunni Odu, to start working and mobilising for Senator Jimoh Ibrahim.

“The primary goal of Iwajowa Political Group now is to make sure Senator Jimoh Ibrahim emerge victorious in the April party’s primary and since we have received the instruction, work has started in earnest.

“As directed by Mama(Princess Oladunni Odu) in the meeting, we are ready. We have resolved to work together with the Aseyori Group.”

The Iwajowa leader caucus meeting was attended by Hon (Prince) Banjo Ayelomi, Comrade Olusola Johnbosco , Chief Olasemojo S.O, Mrs Gbojubola (woman leader Ondo East), Hon. Aduwo sehindemi. (State ex-officio), Hon. Ikuedowo Ayokunle (immediate past councilor ward 2 okitipupa), High chief Iwayemi Akinrinbola. (leader), Hon Orire Japhet, Hon Arikawe Gbenga, Mr Adesanoye Alaba (aka. chop alone) and five local governments women leaders.

Odu, 71, had since 1995 served at various times as commissioner with three different military administrations in Ondo State.

She also served as the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), before her appointment as the first female SSG in the history of Ondo state.