Abegunde who insisted that Akeredolu did not win the 2016 governorship election while speaking on a programme on Crest 87.7 Fm, said he (Akeredolu) lost the 2016 governorship poll to the then Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede.

Abegunde said “It was through the powers from me and other APC pillars that made INEC declare Akeredolu as governor after he had lost the election.  So, Akeredolu didn’t win the Ondo governorship election in 2016 but we made it possible for him to become governor.  We were the pillars behind him and we will not support him again. He will lose this time around.”