Former Commissioner of Finance in Ondo State, Wale Akinterinwa, says late ex-Governor Rotimi Akeredolu anointed him as his successor earlier than his dying.
According to Akinterinwa, Akeredolu named him after he returned from his medical journey to Germany in 2023.
Speaking on Television Continental on the weekend, he famous he would defeat Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo Governor, within the APC major elections.
His phrases: “During the dialogue in his workplace, he instructed me that he would need me to takeover from him. And he prayed for me.
“I’m additionally conscious that he instructed sure folks about that want. The dialog occurred instantly after he got here again from Germany.
“At an appropriate time, I will make my intentions known. I am confident that I will get the ticket. The people are with me.”
Addressing his supporters who got here to welcome him on the Akure airport on Saturday, the previous commissioner appreciated the folks for his or her love and promised to reciprocate similar.
“I am humbled by your perseverance. You have been here since morning. I came late due to a delay in my flight as a result of poor weather. A lot of flights were canceled due to the weather,” he stated.
“We had the chance to fly when the climate grew to become clear sufficient and accepted by the authority.
“I do know you could have been ready for about eight hours to specific your appreciation to me after my meritorious service to our state for about seven years.
“Your gesture is a testimonial that when you do well, people will appreciate you. This is a manifestation of better things to come.”
The former commissioner, who hails from the Oke-igbo/Ile Oluji Local Government Area of the State, is contending for the governoship ticket of the State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
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