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Ondo deputy governor calls on APC to back Tinubu

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Ondo State Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami has called on All Progressives Congress officials to mobilise for Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He asked them to conduct grassroots campaigning, according to Businessday.

Ondo State Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami called on officials of the APC, Nigeria’s ruling party, to mobilise for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He spoke during meetings of party branches in Owo, his home town, Businessday reports.

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