DR. OLAJIDE OWOKA URGES POLITICAL RECONCILIATION FOR ONDO’S FUTURE
DR. OLAJIDE OWOKA URGES POLITICAL RECONCILIATION FOR ONDO’S FUTURE
The political horizon of Ondo State shifted recently with the dramatic withdrawal of Agboola Ajayi from his legal challenge against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. For many, it was the quiet fall of a curtain on what could have been a prolonged courtroom drama. But for Dr. Olajide Owoka, a frontline aspirant for the chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, it was more than just an exit; it was a call to reconciliation, a rare moment to mend broken fences and chart a new course for the Sunshine State.
Speaking with conviction, Dr. Owoka praised Ajayi’s decision as an act of political maturity that should inspire a fresh spirit of collaboration. He likened it to a weary warrior laying down his sword, choosing peace over battle, and reminding leaders that the people’s interest must tower above personal ambition. “Our people are hungry for unity, not rancor; for progress, not distraction. The time has come for Ondo to rise above the politics of division,” he declared.
Dr. Owoka, whose chairmanship bid has been generating waves within the APC, emphasized that the withdrawal should not be seen as a moment of triumph for one side and defeat for another, but as a divine opening for bridge-building. In his words, “The destiny of Ondo cannot be secured in the echo chambers of conflict. It will only blossom when we hold hands across divides and weave reconciliation into the fabric of our politics.”
Turning his gaze toward governance, the APC hopeful lauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for what he described as his “good strides in moving the state forward.” He pointed to the governor’s stabilizing leadership and determination to steer Ondo onto the path of progress, affirming that his administration is laying firm foundations upon which greater achievements can stand.
“As one who aspires to lead our great party in Ondo State, I assure our governor that my leadership will not only complement his vision but will also consolidate it,” Dr. Owoka said. “When entrusted with the APC chairmanship, I will rally the party behind him, ensuring harmony within our fold and unbroken support for his programs.”
He further stressed that his vision for the APC is to transform it into a house of unity, a tent big enough to accommodate all shades of opinion without losing focus. He painted a picture of a political family where disagreements no longer metastasize into bitterness, but are resolved in dialogue, with the ultimate aim of serving the people. “A reconciled APC will birth a reconciled Ondo, and a reconciled Ondo will flourish into prosperity,” he affirmed.
As Ondo marches toward the decisive years ahead, Dr. Owoka’s message resonates like a clarion call. He frames himself not just as a politician seeking office, but as a reconciler seeking peace; not just as a party man chasing power, but as a steward yearning for harmony. In his vision, Ajayi’s bowing out is not the end of a contest, but the beginning of a new covenant of unity. With his bold words and bridge-building agenda, Dr. Olajide Owoka positions himself as the torchbearer of reconciliation, promising to steer APC—and by extension, Ondo State—into an era where peace and prosperity walk hand in hand.
