Oladunni Odu not to run for the governorship of Ondo State as more aspirants show face in the race to succeed Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu.

The group, known as Ondo South Youth Coalition said in a statement that Princess Odu has served the state A coalition of Ikale, Ilaje and Apoi youths have advised the Secretary to Ondo State Government, Princess well enough and should retire in peace.

The statement, signed by the President of the group, Comrade Ayo Obebe, explained that fielding Odu to take the slot of Ondo South at this critical times would be a slap on the face of youths.

“Mama Odu has distinguished herself in public service no doubt. She has been in government in Ondo State since the military era under Onyerugbulem. She has been commissioner twice. She was chairperson of Basic Education twice and now she is SSG. Yet, we cannot point to what she has done for women or youths.

“Besides, the trend now is to field younger people who understand the challenges facing the youths of Ondo State. It is not fashionable to put people over 70 years old as governor when people like Fayose, Bukola Saraki and Fasola completed their two terms as governors before they hit 50 years or thereabouts.” He said.

The Coalition urged Ikale, Ilaje and Apoi youths to stop lining up behind people for personal gains rather that opt to serve in government and make things happen.

According to Obebe, Ondo South Youth Coalitions is already shopping for a youthful governor in line with trends across Nigeria and would soon unveil its candidate for the next guber election in the state.

“We have all seen what the power of investing in youths politically can do going by the way Peter Obi, regarded as underdog performed in the presidential elections, just by mobilizing youths. We are going to to leverage on that strategy,” he reassured.