Politics often presents moments where loyalty and consistency become the true test of leadership. Ondo South finds itself at such a crossroads. Hon. Matthew Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, was runner‑up in the 2022 APC Senatorial primary. Unlike many who retreat into bitterness after setbacks, he chose loyalty over division, standing firmly with the APC, supporting its structures, and proving that unity mattered more to him than personal ambition.
His resilience, humility, and compassion have earned him trust across Okitipupa, Ile‑Oluji/Okeigbo, Odigbo, Ilaje, Irele, and Ese Odo. For grassroots members, his appeal is not manufactured by slogans but built on years of consistent presence and genuine engagement. He has walked the roads, sat with elders, and listened to the heartbeat of the people. That kind of politics cannot be faked; it is lived.
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim CFR did not leave the red chamber because of defeat or tragedy, but because he was elevated to a higher national assignment as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Thank God his departure was not born of loss but of promotion. This dignified exit creates an opening for continuity, and the APC must seize the moment by entrusting the mandate to MATO, the runner‑up of 2022 who has remained loyal and steadfast.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has emphasized governance rooted in accessibility and stability. MATO’s leadership style dovetails perfectly with this vision. His ability to unify diverse interests within the APC makes him the natural partner to consolidate the governor’s agenda in Ondo South. Where others may complicate governance with factional battles, MATO offers a pathway to harmony and progress.
At a time like this, Ondo South needs a steady compass. MATO embodies that stabilizing force — loyal, tested, and trusted. His candidacy represents not only the hope of unity within the APC but also the promise of consolidating governance in alignment with Governor Aiyedatiwa’s vision.
In the face of scheming, Ondo South needs MATO — the runner‑up who stayed loyal, the aspirant who unites, and the leader ready to carry the torch after Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s elevation. His moment has come, and his mandate is clear: to steady the ship, rally the grassroots, and ensure APC’s dominance in Ondo South remains unshaken.
