A philanthropist, Akintayo Akintunde, has congratulated the Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over his victory at the just concluded governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

Akintayo who recently empowered over 300 women in Ile-oluji area of Ondo State, congratulated Aiyedatiwa in a statement made available to journalists in Akure, the state capital.

The Ile-oluji born Philanthropist also urged Aiyedatiwa to approach the upcoming general election with assurance, emphasizing the importance of fostering connections and unity for the challenges ahead.

The statement read, “I extend warmest congratulations to Governor Aiyedatiwa on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate. His dedication and commitment to the welfare of the people have been evident throughout his tenure, and we are confident that he will continue to serve with excellence.

“As we look forward to the November 2024 election, I urge Governor Aiyedatiwa to be rest assured of our unwavering support. His leadership has brought about positive changes, and we have full confidence that he will emerge as the victor, propelled by the trust and faith of the electorate.

"We stand united in our belief in Governor Aiyedatiwa's vision for a prosperous and inclusive future for our state, and we pledge our continued support as he embarks on this journey towards reelection”, Akintunde said.

Instead of investing in the productive sector to boost the economy, our people are engaging in the philanthropy (I’m not condemning altruism) as a gateway into politics.