– Urges President Tinubu’s Consideration
The Yoruba Ronu Group has issued a press statement calling for a politician of progressive extraction to be the next governor of Ondo State. The group believes that it is the right time for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a core progressive for the position.
The group, in the statement by its Secretary-General, OLUWATOSIN ADENIYI, highlights that Ondo State has historically lacked progressive governance, despite being the birthplace of the progressive movement in Nigeria. They noted that Bola Ahmed Tinubu has struggled to ensure a politician of progressive background becomes the governor of the state.
The Yoruba Ronu Group emphasizes the importance of selecting a progressive-leaning candidate in the forthcoming APC primary in April. They acknowledge that many party stalwarts are vying for the party ticket and believe that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s influence will play a crucial role in the decision-making process.
The group urges President Tinubu to choose wisely, as Ondo State is the only state where he has not firmly established his political legacy, despite significant resources invested in stabilizing the progressives party in the state. They advocate for a candidate who is known to the people of the state and has demonstrated a commitment to progressive politics over the years.
The Yoruba Ronu Group offers to suggest and endorse a candidate in their next Congress, as they did when they publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intention to run for the Nigerian presidency.
In conclusion, the group urges President Tinubu to ensure a fair and orderly APC governorship primary in Ondo State, with the aim of selecting a progressive politician who can become the party’s flag bearer in the November 2024 governorship election.