. Promises Unprecedented Rapid Development and Job Opportunities for Youths in Ikaleland
The winner of the February 25, 2023 Federal House of Representatives Election for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, Prince Okunjimi Odimayo has rededicated his landmark victory at the poll to the overwhelming support of his fellow Ikale kinsmen and all residents of Okitipupa and Irele Local Government Areas of Ondo State.
Odimayo, while receiving his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC at a ceremony hosted at International Conference Centre, ICC, Abuja on Wednesday, said he enjoyed the grace of God and unalloyed support and uncommon love of Ikale people and all other voters in both Okitipupa and Irele council areas who massively voted for him to represent them at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.
Odimayo, the candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC pulled a total votes of 44, 638 to beat the incumbent MHR and candidate of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Ikengboju Gboluga who scored 22, 066 votes.
In his comment after he recieved his certificate of return, the Ode-Irele born young politician promised to hit the ground running after the inauguration of the 10th Assembly in June, this year, stressing that he would focused more on job opportunities for the youths and massive developmental stride across Ikaleland.
His words; “This is a new dawn in Ikaleland, as I am going to carry everybody along in my quest to give effective leadership and quality representation, by listening to every constituent, building confidence and translating hope into workable projects and building consensus to deliver them. We shall work together to achieve a greater Ikaleland.
“As you overwhelmingly demonstrated your love for me through your record breaking massive votes at the poll, the victory has indeed humbled me beyond my imagination, and also reenegised me to go extra miles to work harder to give quality and capacity representation at the Green Chamber.
“Once again, I thank my Ikale kinsmen, home and abroad and every residents of our towns, villages, camps and hamlets in Okitipupa and Irele council areas for this rare opportunity and privilege to take your seat at the Green Chamber as an Honourable Member of House of Representatives. I am deeply grateful and appreciate everyone who has contributed to this historic victory.”
Signed;
Yemi Akintomide
Media Adviser to Prince Jimi Odimayo.
MHR-Elect, Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency.
8th of February, 2023.