Hon. Diran Iyantan, a former Federal Commisioner at the National Population Commission and governorship hopeful on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has received from Afenufere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti a consequential blessing to proceed with the race.
Iyantan had paid a courtesy visit to Chief Fasoranti at his residence, in Akure, o inform him of his intention to run for the position of Governor of Ondo State and seek his blessings for the fortcoming APC gubernatorial primary election in the state.
THE CONCLAVE reports that the visit was marked by great interest and excitement, with notable dignitaries such as Chief Korede Duyile, Chairman of the Ondo State Afenifere, in attendance.
Duyile, who was delighted to see Hon. Iyantan highlighted the significance of his father’s role as one of the elders of the Afenifere group.
THE CONCLAVE further reports that this connection has strengthened Iyantan’s candidacy for the governorship seat of Ondo State.
At the meeting, Chief Fasoranti blessed Hon. Iyantan and expressed his well wishes for his gubernatorial race.
He also took the opportunity to eulogize Iyantan’s father, Pa T.O Iyantan, as one of the pillars of the Yoruba social-political cultural group – Afenifere.
Pa T.O Iyantan’s contributions to Afenifere, which represents the interests of the Yoruba race worldwide, were acknowledged and celebrated.
Hon. Diran Iyantan, in his address, expressed his commitment to restoring brotherliness and the leadership position of Afenifere as the overall umbrella body for the Yoruba race.
He emphasized the power and prestige that Afenifere held as the mouthpiece of the Yoruba race, speaking with one voice on issues affecting their people.
Iyantan pledged to deepen this unity and solidarity during his tenure as the governor of Ondo State.
The meeting concluded with a special blessing and prayer from Chief Reuben Fasoranti, as Hon. Diran Iyantan embarked on the journey of formally declaring his candidacy through a town hall declaration in Akure, Ondo State capital.
This declaration marks the beginning of his campaign for the number one seat and position as Governor of Ondo State in the forthcoming November 2024 governorship election.
Hon. Iyantan’s visit to Chief Fasoranti signifies his respect for the Afenifere leader and his commitment to the principles and values upheld by the Yoruba socio-political organisation group.
As the governorship race in Ondo State unfolds, Hon. Iyantan aims to carry forward the legacy of his father and that of his late brother, Afolabi Iyantan, who served as Deputy Governor to late Governor Adebayo Adefarati by contributing to the progress and development of the state.
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