The Labour Party (LP) candidate in the November 16 Ondo State governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni, has confidently asserted that the contest is primarily between his party and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ebiseni made this declaration during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, just days before the off-cycle election.Ebiseni dismissed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as a non-factor in the race, emphasizing that the PDP’s candidate, Agboola Ajayi, lacks the political strength to challenge the LP and APC.
He pointed out Ajayi’s history as a former deputy governor of Ondo State under the APC administration, arguing that his association with the incumbent government undermines his credibility.
“This election is going to be about two political parties and their administration,” Ebiseni said. “There is no PDP in this election.
This election is between the Labour Party and the APC. Agboola Ajayi of the PDP was Akeredolu’s first-time deputy governor. Aiyedatiwa of the APC was Akeredolu’s second-term deputy governor, now the incumbent governor.
If you want to assess their credibility and performance, you will assess the Akeredolu government and the roles they played.
”Ebiseni further explained that the election would serve as a referendum on the APC’s governance under Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. According to him, both Ajayi and the APC candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, are direct extensions of the current administration, leaving voters with a choice between continuity under the APC and a break from the status quo with the Labour Party.
Highlighting his own qualifications, Ebiseni expressed confidence in his chances of emerging victorious, citing his extensive experience in public administration.
He served as a local government chairman and later as a commissioner under the administration of former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, where he gained valuable insights into governance and policy implementation.“My experience as a former local government chairman and commissioner has prepared me for this role.
I have a deep understanding of the needs of our people and the solutions required to address them.
I am confident that the Labour Party represents the change that Ondo State desperately needs,” he stated.Ebiseni also underscored the Labour Party’s growing influence across the state, noting that the party has connected with grassroots voters disillusioned with the APC’s leadership.
He urged Ondo residents to seize the opportunity to elect a government that prioritizes their welfare.As the November 16 election approaches, Ebiseni’s remarks set the stage for a closely contested battle between the Labour Party and the APC, with both sides vying to shape the future of Ondo State.
