THE candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), has picked a member of the House of Representatives, Gboluga Ikengboju, as his running mate.
Jegede disclosed this via his Twitter handle on Monday.
He said his choice followed extensive consultations with leaders of the party.
The governorship candidate said, “In the task of rebuilding the confidence of our people in their government and in restoring hope for a better life under a PDP administration in Ondo State, and following extensive consultations with leaders of our party, I am pleased to announce that Hon. Gboluga Ikengboju will be working with me in seeking your mandate in the October 10, 2020 governorship election.
“We will also work with other notable leaders of our great party in different capacities. In this regard, we salute the commitment, conviction, support and understanding of all the aspirants and other leaders of our party.”
Ikengboju, a pharmacist, represents Irele/Okitipupa constituency in the House of Representatives.
The lawmaker, who hails from Ilutitun, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, is the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on delegated legislation.
