2027: ITF boss urges Ondo residents to support Tinubu

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The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund, Afiz Ogun, has urged Ondo State residents to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Read More:…

The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund, Afiz Ogun, has urged residents of Ondo State to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the state should reciprocate the political recognition and developmental opportunities it has received from the Federal Government.

Ogun specifically called on residents of Ondo North Senatorial District, his constituency, to mobilise their families, friends and associates to vote for Tinubu, insisting that the President had demonstrated commitment to the state through federal appointments and industrial investments.

The ITF boss made the appeal in a statement issued on Friday, urging eligible voters across ethnic and religious backgrounds to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and participate actively in the 2027 general election.

He argued that Ondo State had enjoyed considerable political representation under the Tinubu administration, including ministerial appointments and strategic positions in federal government institutions, which he said should count in the President’s favour during the next election.

“Whether you are Hausa, Igbo, Igbira or Yoruba living in Ondo State, if you earn your living here, you should bring out your family, friends and relatives, get their PVCs and vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.

Ogun listed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the Minister of Interior, the Minister of Youth Development and other federal appointees from Ondo State as evidence of the President’s confidence in the state.

“Politically, President Tinubu has always identified with Ondo State. He trusted us and gave us three ministers, alongside several important appointments in federal establishments. I expect our people to come out and reciprocate that gesture,” he added.

His appeal comes after the presidential campaign activities in Akure on Wednesday.

The ITF director-general also pointed to developments in the cocoa industry, saying the Federal Government had renewed…

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