The Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Ondo State, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, has reaffirmed the leadership role of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in overseeing all political structures within the state, especially the mobilisation and endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027.

According to the commissioner, the affirmation followed the unveiling of the “Ondo State for Tinubu 2027” campaign platform by Aiyedatiwa during a strategic meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Government House in Akure on Friday.

Aiyedatiwa had declared the platform as the sole umbrella body for all pro-Tinubu support groups in the state, ensuring a unified and structured approach to the 2027 campaign project.

Ajanaku, in a statement made available to The Guardian, stressed that the governor’s initiative aligns with the APC constitution, which recognises the sitting governor as the party’s leader in the state.

With the commissioner harping on the governor’s longstanding political alliance with Tinubu, which he said dates back to 2012, Ajanaku stressed that it positioned him as the most qualified figure to lead the campaign in the state in 2027.

The governor’s deep understanding of the president’s political vision, according to the commissioner, makes him the ideal coordinator for the state’s mobilisation strategy, emphasising that the governor’s move is not merely a display of loyalty but a strategic step to prevent factionalism and foster cohesion within the party.

He said: “As the leader of the APC in Ondo State, Governor Aiyedatiwa bears the legitimate mandate to coordinate and streamline all campaign efforts in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

“This is not just a show of loyalty but a strategic move to prevent factionalism and promote unity within the party. While His Excellency welcomes and appreciates the enthusiasm of all support groups, such activities must operate under the umbrella of ‘Ondo State for Tinubu 2027’ and, by extension, the governor’s leadership.”

Ajanaku urged all individuals and groups promoting Tinubu’s second-term ambition to do so within the framework of the governor’s political structure.

The commissioner, who also cautioned against any parallel or unauthorised campaign activities that may sow discord or create political tension in the state, implored all party faithful to embrace unity, discipline, and constitutional order as the 2027 political calendar unfolds.