Ahead of the 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, the immediate past commissioner for finance in the state, Wale Akinterinwa, has revealed that the late governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu anointed him to step into his shoes.
Akinterinwa spoke when he featured on a programme by Television Continental (TVC) on Friday.
The former commissioner, who hails from the Oke-igbo/Ile Oluji LGA of the state, is contending for the governoship ticket of the state on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
The immediate-past finance commissioner also said he would formally declare his intention to run for the state’s top job soon.
Meanwhile, indigenes of Ondo State in their large numbers trooped out to welcome Akinterinwa from Abuja to back to the State
The people of the state from across the 18 local government areas of the state stormed the Akure Airport To receive him.
Addressing the mammoth crowd from the open roof of his Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) at the airport, Akinterinwa appreciated the people for their love for him.
He said: “I am humbled by your perseverance. You have been here since morning. I came late due to a delay in my flight as a result of poor weather. A lot of flights were canceled due to the weather.
“We had the opportunity to fly when the weather became clear enough and approved by the authority.
“I know you have been waiting for about eight hours to express your appreciation to me after my meritorious service to our state for about seven years.
“Your gesture is a testimonial that when you do well, people will appreciate you. This is a manifestation of better things to come.
