David Williams
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said local government autonomy will enhance grassroots development.
The governor said this on Saturday after he cashed his ballot in the local government election in the state, describing the election as a step towards enhancing grassroots development.
The Governor reiterated the commitment of his administration to the effective running of the local government system in the state in line with the provisions of the law.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
The statement continues, “Governor Aiyedatiwa cast his vote at Polling Unit 5, Ugbo Ward 4, in Ilaje Local Government Area, commending the electoral process.
“Speaking with journalists after casting his ballot, the Governor commended the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) for the seemless conduct of the poll.
“Governor Aiyedatiwa also thanked the people of the State for participating in the election”.