Amidst the swirling political landscape of Ondo State, Olusola Oke, a gubernatorial hopeful under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner, stands resolute against critics attempting to undermine his aspirations by leveraging his marriage to an Igbo woman.
In a spirited rebuttal aimed at silencing detractors, Oke dismissed attempts to tarnish his political ambitions with divisive tactics, rallying his supporters and citizens of the state to stand firm against such maneuvers. Addressing a gathering in Igbara-Oke, the nerve center of Ifedore Local Government Area, Oke made it clear that his marital union transcends ethnic boundaries and should not be wielded as a weapon against his candidacy.
With unwavering conviction, Oke praised the exceptional qualities of his Igbo wife, Nkem, while lamenting the opportunistic disregard shown towards his Yoruba wife, Dr. Daisi, of over four decades, by political opponents seeking trivial gains. He urged his supporters to focus on his proven track record and vision for the state, rather than succumbing to the distractions of ethnic politicking.
Asserting his dominance over his household, Oke dismissed insinuations that his marriage to an Igbo woman would sway governance decisions if elected governor. Instead, he emphasized the need for a focus on governance issues and development agendas, eschewing the temptation to resort to character assassination or exploit ethnic sentiments for political gain.
In Oke’s defiant stance, there echoes a call for integrity, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to governance over the noise of political maneuvering—a rallying cry for the citizens of Ondo State to rise above divisive tactics and embrace a vision of unity and progress.
