- Says Only PDP Can Rescue Nigeria
By Abiola Olawale
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the voters of Ondo State to decisively cast their ballots against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 16.
He emphasized the importance of making a change in leadership, appealing to the electorate to consider the impact of their vote on the future of their state.
Makinde, in his charge, said it is time for the electorates of Ondo State to demonstrate their dissatisfaction and frustrations against APC by voting the party out.
The Oyo State governor in a statement entitled “It’s Time to Make a Bold Statement”, said it is only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that has the solution to the challenges Nigerians are facing.
He asserted that the PDP is the party capable of rescuing the nation and steering it out of its current economic difficulties, citing the developmental strides in PDP-led states as evidence of the party’s capability.
He said: “Let me begin by encouraging everyone in Ondo State to come out this Saturday and make a bold statement in the Ondo State elections. Let all supporters of good governance stand up and say enough of the APC and its lack of people-centred policies. It is time for Nigerians to rally behind the PDP as the party that can help Nigeria overcome the economic challenges it faces.
“I want to remind you that Ondo State is a litmus test for Nigerians to show that their hunger and anger can bring about real change. Tell everyone you know that the PDP is the party that can rescue Nigeria. If you are still undecided, look at all the efforts being made by PDP governors for their people. Just yesterday, we presented our Budget of Economic Stabilisation.
“As always, it was a people-first budget. Based on data from previous years, there is a 7:10 chance of us successfully implementing the items in the budget. So, the people of Oyo State can expect more infrastructure development, more educational projects, and greater economic progress.
“In conclusion, economically, we look forward to better times in 2025. We just have to keep pushing and making the right decisions in the overall interest of our people and our nation.”
The New Diplomat reports that the voters of Ondo State are preparing to cast their ballots in a pivotal election, where they will choose their preferred candidate for the coveted governorship position.
According to INEC, 18 political parties nominated candidates for the election. The final list of candidates published by INEC on June 14th, 2024, included the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Agboola Ajayi.
Other governorship candidates with their deputies include – Accord Party, Ajibola Falaiye, deputy, Samuel lkuyajolu; Action Alliance, Omolere Akinuli, deputy, Oluwatosin Adeyemi; African Action Congress, Oluwaseyi Ajayi, deputy, Abiodun Lijofi; All Progressive Grand Alliance, Olatunji Popoola, deputy, Ayorinde Adedeji, and Allied Peoples Movement, Isaac Ogunfeyimi, deputy, Arowolo Afolabi.
Also in the contest are Action Peoples Party, Babatunde Fadoju, deputy, Olarewaju Ajagunna; African Democratic Congress, Adeyemi Nejo, deputy, Rasheed Ibrahim; New Nigeria People’s Party, Gbenga Edema; and Peoples Redemption Party, Babatunde Alli, deputy, Olusegun Famesa.
