Ondo 2024: ADP governorship aspirant promises free education, healthcare for children
By Diana Omueza
An Action Democratic Party (ADP) governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Mr Ayodeji Akinnodi, has promised free healthcare and education for children in the state.
Akinnodi said this on Thursday in Abuja during the presentation of expression of interest and nomination forms by the party’s National Chairman, Mr Yabagi Sani.
He also promised 90 per cent power supply and expansion of major roads to aid commercial activities and productivity in the state.
“I will reform the healthcare and educational system and bring back free education in my state.
“I will ensure that every family experiences this free education while children from the ages of zero to 15 will enjoy free healthcare in the state.
“Concerning infrastructure, I will dualise many roads to aid commercial activities and execute many more projects that will transform the state,” he said.
Akinnodi also promised to use his real estate expertise to re-introduce an improved housing scheme for the benefits of civil servants.
Speaking at the occasion, the party’s national chairman said that the party was open to all to express their political aspirations, assuring that it would continue to ensure inclusivity for aspirants, regardless of age, gender or disability status.
Sani urged the people of the state to support the party’s candidate, who, according to him, is young, dynamic and committed to transforming the fortunes of the state.
“We are introducing Hon Ayodeji Emmanuel Akinnodi, a man who has shown unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in Ondo State.
“He is a successful businessman whose achievements speak volumes about his capability to lead and innovate, and he is a son of the state poised to fulfill the aspirations of its people,” he said.
The national chairman said that the party’s leadership was confident that Akinnodi would deliver on his promises to elevate the state in all ramifications.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governorship election in the state is scheduled for Nov. 16.