Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has wished Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, victory in the November 16 Ondo State governorship election.

Obasanjo, who paid a courtesy visit to the Governor in Akure, after the commissioning of the Ojaja Park, an estate developed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi shared his past political campaign experiences with Aiyedatiwa.

After being briefed by the governor on his campaign activities, Obasanjo wished the governor victory in the election, saying: "I understand the challenges of this period for you. I remember my campaign for the 1999 elections; I covered the entire six states of the South West in one day.

"I think we started in Akure, Ondo State here, then to Ekiti and we got to Lagos around 8pm. This is a crucial part of the process and I wish you all the best."

Responding, Aiyedatiwa, who thanked the former President for the visit, acknowledged his contributions to the development of Nigeria. He said Obasanjo's achievements as President remain indelible, and described the former president as a good recurring decimal in the life of the nation.

He equally shared his past personal experiences at multiple times with the former President, noting that despite his high profile and military background, "Obasanjo remains a very humble and humane leader.