By Editor
In a dramatic moment of unusual goodwill, the formidable political dynasty of Chief Alaba Abejide in Ikole Ekiti has threw it’s weight behind Congressman, Hon. Bimbo Daramola for the Oye/Ikole Federal Constituency barely few hours to Saturday May 16, APC primary.
This is coming after one of the leading aspirants for the Oye/Ikole seat, Hon. Gbenga Joseph and a prominent member of the dynasty stepped down for Daramola.
In what appears a victory road to Daramola, Chief Alaba Abejide a respected political leader in Ikole and the environs in a moving speech, described Daramola as a formidable candidate who demonstrated capacity and diligence during his tenure 11 years ago.
The present Chairman of Local Government Service Commission however urged party leaders and delegates from Oye and Ikole to turn out and vote massively for Daramola in the primary.
In a related development which smacks of remarkable display of loyalty, unity and maturity, a major co- aspirant, Gbenga Joseph Zaccheus a.k.a GJZ formally stepped down from the Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1 House of Representatives in support of Bimbo Daramola.
According to him, the decision to step down was made in the interest of party unity, progress and the collective success of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forth coming elections.
He however, urged all members of his political structure and supporters to remain steadfast, united and to also fully mobilize their support for Hon. Bimbo Daramola whom he described as a capable and experienced leader who shares the passion for grassroots development and quality representation.
