Atiku also warned INEC officials that his party will not tolerate any attempt to manipulate the outcome of Saturday’s gubernatorial election
By Kehinde Okeowo
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the people of Ondo State to sack the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and install his party’s candidate in Saturday’s gubernatorial election, Agboola Ajayi as their next governor.
He gave the advice in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, where he also urged members of PDP in Ondo State to mobilise overwhelming support for Ajayi’s victory.
According to him, the PDP gubernatorial candidate is a consummate politician with the skills and experience necessary to not only rally the party towards a successful outcome in the upcoming election but also to enhance the living conditions of the residents of the state.
The former Vice President went to warn the electoral umpire that his party will not tolerate any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the Ondo gubernatorial election, saying the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) is now grossly unpopular
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Speaking via the statement, Atiku said: “The governorship election that is coming up in Ondo State this Saturday presents an opportunity for the people of Ondo State to elevate the condition of the state into increased prosperity.
“The APC, as it has been made clear to everyone, is a grossly unpopular party which does not have the interest of the people as a core objective.
“The people of Ondo State have an opportunity in Hon. Ajayi of the PDP to tell the APC that enough is enough. As leaders of the party, we shall provide all necessary support to ensure that the APC is not allowed to repress the wishes of the electorate in this election.
“This is also a sound warning to all election management officials and volunteers that the PDP will stand firmly against any malpractice in the Ondo governorship election.”