The Ondo State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) has held its maiden meeting in Akure, with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa hosting senior All Progressives Congress (APC) figures to deliberate on governance priorities and party unity.
Chaired by former NNPC Limited Board Chairman and ex-APC National Vice Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, the GAC is mandated to provide strategic advice to the Governor on state development and to strengthen the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, APC National Vice Chairman (South West) and former Secretary to the State Government, serves as the council’s secretary.
The closed-door session, held on Saturday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, brought together party elders including Prof. Ajayi Boroffice, former APC National Vice Chairman (Southwest) Pastor Bankole Oluwajana, and other prominent leaders. Discussions focused on governance achievements, political strategy, and fostering stronger ties between the government and party structures.
Chief Akinyelure described the meeting as “fruitful and encouraging,” noting its aim to ensure “smooth relations between the party and government” while boosting the APC’s prospects. Pastor Oluwajana commended the Governor’s “inclusive and unifying approach,” while Prof. Boroffice praised his record on prompt salary payments, debt reduction, and fiscal prudence.
Hon. Kekemeke said the council reaffirmed the Governor’s leadership of the party in Ondo State, resolved lingering issues, and stressed that all support groups must operate under the party’s umbrella. Other attendees included former Deputy Governor Alhaji Ali Olanusi, General Funso Oyenehin (rtd), Ambassador Sola Iji, Chief Bode Sunmonu, Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin, Dr. Ayodeji Oyedele, and Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti.
The meeting follows last week’s APC caucus session and comes ahead of a broader stakeholders’ gathering, signalling renewed efforts to align government and party objectives before the next election cycle.
