General News of Wednesday, 13 November 2024

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Ondo 2024 Election: Key facts about PDP's Ajayi Agboola who was Akeredolu's deputy

PDP's Ajayi Agboola and the late Rotimi Akeredolu PDP's Ajayi Agboola and the late Rotimi Akeredolu

The major political parties in Nigeria are gearing up for the governorship elections in Ondo State.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hope to lead the southwest state and change the political dynamics of the region in this poll.

To assist them achieve that feat is Agboola Ajayi who has centered his campaign on stability and continuity, drawing from his experience as a deputy governor.

Legit.ng has put together key facts that shed light on Agboola’s background and campaign objectives as he aims to secure Ondo's top office.

Ajayi Agboola, the former deputy governor of Ondo State, emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2024 governorship election in Ondo.

Ajayi, it would be recalled joined the PDP after leaving the APC following an irreconcilable difference with the late governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

Known for his prior tenure under the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Agboola has a complex political history, marked by his brief departure from the PDP to join the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) during the 2020 governorship race, which he ultimately lost.

Agboola later rejoined the PDP and participated in the 2023 Senate race, though he was unsuccessful.