Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has picked Mr. lucky Ayedatiwa as his running mate in the upcoming Ondo Gubernatorial Elections.
Ayedatiwa hails from Ilaje and is a former representative of the state on the Board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Akeredolu was forced to pick another running mate after his deputy, Agboola Ajayi defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Some of those who showed interest according to findings include Chief Paul Akintelure, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a former chairman of Federal Character Commission Hon.Abayomi Sheba, a former governorship aspirant in the 2016 election, Hon. Akinrinsola Odunayo, a former governorship aspirant in the just concluded primary, Hon. Jimi Odimayo, a former council chairman, Hon.Otito Atikase, Princess Oladuni Odu, a member of the stsye House of Assembly, Hon Abayomi Babatunde Akinruntan amongst others.
Three persons, Princess Odu, Chief Akintelure and Ayedatiwa were shortlisted last weekend but the inner caucus of the governor zero down on Lucky Ayedatiwa following the pressure from a close acquittance of the governor.
Ayedatiwa and Akeredolu will contest in the October 10 election.