The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, and the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday led the party’s national leadership to Ado-Ekiti for the grand finale of campaigns ahead of Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election.
The ADC leaders urged residents of the state to seize the opportunity of the election to reclaim their mandate and chart a new course for the state through the ballot box.
At the rally, the party formally presented its governorship candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, to supporters, describing him as the candidate best positioned to deliver responsive governance and meet the aspirations of the people.
Addressing party faithful, Aregbesola criticised the state of governance in the country, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing to address the challenges facing Nigerians.
“Your country has been abducted,” Aregbesola declared, alleging that beyond the ransoms paid to bandits and terrorists, Nigerians were also bearing the burden of poor governance.
According to him, national resources were not being utilised in a manner that reflected the interests and welfare of ordinary citizens.
He called on Nigerians to reject the ruling party at all levels of elections and take responsibility for changing the nation’s political direction.
Also speaking at the rally, Mark said the people of Ekiti deserved a government that reflected their aspirations and delivered meaningful development.
“After so many years, the people of Ekiti deserve the governor of their dreams. Come out en masse and vote for your candidate. I believe that by your votes, we shall return here for the inauguration of the new government that will be elected,” he said.
The ADC governorship candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, is seeking to unseat the incumbent administration in Saturday’s election.
