Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election, PETER DADA examines the major stakeholders and political actors that will likely shape the outcome of the election across the different political part...
Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election, PETER DADA examines the major stakeholders and political actors that will likely shape the outcome of the election across the different political parties
While the politicians are well known, some of the apolitical personalities are the traditional rulers, particularly those ones in the first-class category. For instance, the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ogunoye, has about 10 aspirants from his domain, including the incumbent governor of the state, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu.
Already, Ilaje has about four persons contesting the election. They are Chief Olusola Oke ; Chief Olusola Ebiseni ; Mr Banji Okunomo ; and Mr John Mafo. But till date, the monarch has maintained his usual neutral stand.In the view of a political analyst and legal practitioner, Mr Bayo Oluwole, the Obas too always have their preferred candidates among the aspirants but the preference would not be made known to the people, in most cases.
Aside from the apolitical citizens, there are core politicians who are likely to shake the atmosphere in the forthcoming election. They are likely to dictate the pace and direction of the election, using their positions, money and influence in theThe incumbent, Akeredolu, has since shown interest in seeking re-election. Though there are lots of stumbling blocks on his way, he is still the incumbent, which is a major factor in Nigeria’s political process.
It was gathered that other state governors had been moving round to appeal to the Presidency and some leaders of the party to prevail on the National Chairman, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, who reportedly superintended over the decision that direct primary would be adopted in Edo State. He said, “We are not afraid of direct primary, the noise being orchestrated by members of the Unity Forum is to bring the impression that Governor Akeredolu is afraid of direct primary.
It was gathered that Akeredolu and some of his colleagues had met with Tinubu to prevail on Oshiomhole to allow indirect primary in the state, to perhaps give the governor an easy ride in securing the ticket of the party ahead of the main election. On the other hand, the governor, for the past few months, has been at loggerheads with his deputy, Mr Agboola Ajayi, who initially had expressed his indifference in the governorship contest.
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