The Ondo State chapter of the Tinubu Torch Bearers (TTB) has been inaugurated in Akure, with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa urging members of the group to take the Renewed Hope message to communities across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.Represented by his Deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami mni, the governor gave the charge on Tuesday at the group’s inauguration held at the Dome, Akure.In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the Deputy Governor, John Paul Akinduro, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, reaffirmed Ondo State’s support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.Aiyedatiwa declared the state’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying continuity would be necessary to consolidate the reforms and programmes of the Federal Government.According to him, Ondo State has benefited from its collaboration with the Federal Government, particularly through policies and interventions that complement the state’s development efforts.The governor also urged APC members to intensify grassroots engagement and adopt a door-to-door approach in taking the Renewed Hope message to residents.He recalled the economic challenges inherited by the Tinubu administration in 2023, including fiscal pressures, declining revenues, exchange-rate distortions, debt-servicing obligations and energy constraints. He said the Federal Government responded with reforms aimed at repositioning the economy.Aiyedatiwa also cited ongoing infrastructure projects, including roads, rail, bridges and power projects, as areas of federal intervention.He commended the APC National Women Leader and TTB coordinator, Dr Mary Alile Idele, for what he described as her vision and commitment to grassroots engagement.In her remarks, the wife of the governor, Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, acknowledged the role of the initiative in mobilising women across the state and assured women of continued attention to empowerment and welfare.She also commended the initiatives of Nigeria’s First Lady targeted at women and young people.The APC National Women Leader, Dr Mary Alile Idele, said the inauguration was aimed at deepening the Renewed Hope message at the grassroots.She urged members to take the message to communities across the state, stressing the importance of grassroots participation and voter education.The event featured the presentation of cheques and empowerment items to selected women.Among the dignitaries present were the wife of the Deputy Governor, Dr Abosede Adelami; the Ondo State APC Chairman, Hon. Babatunde Kolawole; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Seun Osemaye; Mrs Jumoke Ajasin Anifowose; and former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr Yemi Mahmoud, among others.
TINUBU TORCH BEARERS INAUGURATED IN ONDO AS AIYEDATIWA TASKS MEMBERS ON GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION
