The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has been appointed the Zonal Coordinator, for the South-West Tinubu-Shettima presidential council ahead of the 2023 election.
Newsonline reports that the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu who personally signed the letter of appointment said the decision to pick Akeredole was based on his achievement and competence as governor in the South-West and a good party man.
Akeredolu who is also the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and a leading voice in the South-West would be instrumental in ensuring that the Tinubu- Shettima tickets excelled in the mind of the Yoruba people.
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In a statement released on Monday, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Akeredolu, Mr Richard Olatunde, disclosed that the appointment was made on the 8 of August.
According to the statement, Governor Akeredolu deserved the appointment owing “to his impressive political achievements and the exemplary leadership he had demonstrated as governor of his state and as a party member.”
The letter reads: “By way of this letter, we are pleased to formally convey your appointment as the Zonal Campaign Coordinator (South West) of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.
“This appointment is fitting and appropriate given your impressive political achievement and the exemplary leadership you have demonstrated as governor of your state and as a party member.
“We are grateful that you have joined our campaign team. We know you will do your utmost in this new responsibility as we conduct an effective, message-driven campaign leading us to victory in the 2023 presidential election.”
