A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Valentine Olaleye, has congratulated Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on the successful hosting of the party’s presidential campaign rally in Akure.

Olaleye, a business mogul, investor and community development advocate, described the massive turnout at the rally as a demonstration of Aiyedatiwa’s political leadership, organisational capacity and growing influence within the party.

This is contained in a congratulatory statement issued on Thursday in Akure by Olaleye, who expressed confidence that Aiyedatiwa’s leadership would play a significant role in achieving the 1.2 million-vote target set for Ondo State.

He said the governor’s ability to bring together party leaders, stakeholders and supporters across the state had demonstrated his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

He noted that the successful rally had provided renewed momentum for the APC’s mobilisation efforts ahead of the Jan. 16, 2027 presidential election.

He urged APC members to sustain the enthusiasm generated by the rally and take the campaign to their respective communities, wards and polling units.

According to him, the governor’s political experience, grassroots connections and ability to galvanise support across the state’s 18 local government areas would be critical to translating the party’s ambition into electoral victory.

Olaleye said the 1.2 million-vote target was achievable if party leaders, elected officials, political appointees and support groups worked together towards a common objective.

“We must do our best to ensure that the target given to us by Mr President is achieved and I am sure with the leadership of our governor and support of all members of our party, we shall achieve the feat, ” He said.