Ondo election: Akeredolu's reelection gets boost as council chairmen pledge support- The newly elected local government chairmen in Ondo state have pledged support for Akeredolu's reelection - Governor Akeredolu urged them to ensure his victory at the polls on October 10 - Ayodele Samson, the chairman of Akoko North West, said despite the short period before the election, he would settle down to work immediately PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The newly elected council chairmen in Ondo state have vowed to win their areas for the All Progressives Congress (APC) standard-bearer, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The Nation reports that this followed the governor’s charge to them during their swearing-in on Monday, August 24, that they should ensure his victory at the polls on October 10. Legit.ng gathered that Akeredolu had told the council bosses that his victory in the election would ensure their stay in office for the next three years. Read also Kogi guber: Huge number of APC aspirants is due to my efforts, says Gov Bello The chairman of Akoko North West, Ayodele Samson, said he would settle down to work immediately despite the short period before the election. Ayodele, in a chat with reporters, said he would begin grading of rural roads as well as provide empowerment materials to boost food production. He said he knew the workings of the locality and as such it would be easy for him to succeed. The chairman of Eseodo council, Folawole Sibasi, said she would begin mass mobilisation of women by holding meetings with them before the election She said her women empowerment programme had already endeared her to women in the locality. Sibasi said more efforts would be put in place to uplift the lives of children in riverine communities. Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state explained why he believes the ruling party would win the Ondo state governorship election. Read also Battle of ‘hot’ contenders: Top 5 candidates who may win Imo governorship election It was reported that Sanwo-Olu who serves as the chairman of the APC national campaign council for the Ondo poll, said the party would emerge victorious because the incumbent governor, Akeredolu has performed well. The Lagos state governor made the statement on Thursday, August 20, at Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! In another report, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced its national campaign council for the governorship election in Ondo state scheduled for October. In a statement by the party on Wednesday, August 26, PDP through its national spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, announced Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state as the chairman of the campaign council. The opposition party also named Governor Bello Mattawale of Zamfara state as the deputy chairman while the 145-man list also saw Malam Abdullahi Maibasira emerge as the council's secretary. Read also Presidential election: Mixed reactions trail Atiku's decision to challenge result in court I will conduct free and fair primaries in Ondo - Yahaya Bello | - on Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The newly elected local government chairmen in Ondo state have pledged support for Akeredolu's reelection - Governor Akeredolu urged them to ensure his victory at the polls on October 10 - Ayodele Samson, the chairman of Akoko North West, said despite the short period before the election, he would settle down to work immediately PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: