The Social Democratic Mega Party (SDMP) has adopted the incumbent governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, as its flag bearer for the forthcoming October 20th governorship election in the state.
This was announced at the end of the party’s state congress, which held in Akure, the state capital on Saturday.
According to a communiqué signed by the party’s state Chairman, Korede Duyile and Secretary, Mr. Bayo Fajemilusi, after the congress, the party said the decision was taken as a result of monumental achievements recorded in the state by the governor.
As an opposition party, SDMP called on the governor and the ruling party for a working relationship, promising to work at all levels towards the victory of Dr Mimiko at the scheduled election.
“Bearing in mind the rate of development in the state in the last three and half years, there is need to cooperate with the incumbent governor to ensure that the rate would not only continue but be improved upon” the communiqué explained.
Present at the congress were the party’s National Chairman, Chief Olu Falae; Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasonranti and National Secretary, Bashorun Sehinde Arogbofa, among others.
The exercise was witnessed by representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies.
Dr Mimiko was elected on the platform of the Labour Party candidate and he is now seeking a second term.