The Ondo Youths in Diaspora (OSYiD) and the Social Rehabilitation Group (SRG) have stated that the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB), Victor Olabimtan, is the most competent and experienced candidate to lead the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the expiration of the current executive.
According to the groups in Akure, the state capital, Olabimtan’s political pedigree, administrative competence, and party loyalty place him above other aspirants vying for the party’s chairmanship position in the state.
Coordinator of OSYiD, Gbenga Olukayode, stated that Olabimtan, who was a former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, had consistently demonstrated leadership capacity, both in legislative and executive roles, which he said are essential for managing a party as broad-based as the APC.
He said: “Olabimtan is not just a party man; he is a tested and trusted leader who understands grassroots politics, party structure, and governance. His tenure as Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly was marked by maturity, firmness, and fairness.
“He also brought sanity, order and progress to the State Universal Basic Education Board as Chairman. These are the kind of qualities the APC needs at this critical time,” Olukayode stated.
Olukayode maintained that the party must move beyond sentiments and consider pedigree, performance and party-building capacity in choosing its next leader, stressing that Olabimtan had shown uncommon loyalty and resilience over the years.
On his part, Ademola Obadofin, the Southwest Coordinator of SRG, an APC-aligned pressure group, said Olabimtan’s political background and accomplishments make him the most qualified aspirant.
“Olabimtan represents the experience, character, and competence needed to restore unity and direction within the APC in Ondo State. He is a man of ideas and action, a loyal party stalwart who has never wavered in his commitment to the progressive cause.
“We cannot afford to hand over the party to individuals without a clear track record of performance and loyalty. Victor Olabimtan has served this state with honour and integrity. His emergence as chairman will inject fresh energy and maturity into the party structure.”
