The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to put an end to the reign of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) come Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.
The party Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, stated this on Thursday at the final campaign rally of the party in Osogbo.
He said Senator Ademola Adeleke’s in the Osun State governorship election on Saturday would send a clear message to the APC and bring an end to the reign of the ruling APC in the country.
Also, the National Chairman of the PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu; Vice-presidential candidate of the party and Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa; former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and governors under the umbrella of the party joined Atiku to lead a final campaign for Adeleke ahead of Saturday’s election.
According to Atiku, “Our victory in Osun, by God’s grace and the overwhelming decision of the electorate, will send a strong message to the ruling APC party that their reign has come to an end. APC’s loss in Osun is a win for the people of the state. It is when the people win that the PDP can truly boast of victory.
“And that is the promise that the PDP holds, not just in Osun but everywhere else. Thus, the election this Saturday is a battle between the people and the forces of darkness that has held us hostage. But it is a battle that I am certain that the people shall win.
“I don’t speak Yoruba but I understand a bit of it. Some members of my family speak the language fluently. Of course, the Yoruba people are dear to my heart as other tribes in our country. But the Yoruba language has a unique quality that I admire in particular. It has the power of descriptiveness.”
On the popularity of the PDP candidate, Atiku said, “By my understanding, the slogan of Imole as the brand identity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in the Osun State election could not have been more apt.
“Imole is not just light. Indeed, the closest English interpretation of it is ‘to illuminate’. And for that, it is no wonder why our gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke enjoys a groundswell of support amongst the esteemed people of the state across all localities and local governments.
“For the past 12 years, Osun, which was once a shining star of the West, has been thrown into a state of doldrums. But the good news is here, because the PDP is here.
“Imole has come on a rescue mission to return Osun to its state of glory and splendour and I, Atiku Abubakar, and all leaders of our great party will be on ground in Osogbo to mobilise support for the success of our campaign,” Atiku said.
