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… Referendum on APC administration has commenced – Ayu
… Time for APC to pack and go – PDP Governors Forum
Congratulations have continued to pour in for Peoples Democratic Party’Senator candidate Senator Ademola Adeleke over his victory at Saturday’s Osun state governoship election over the incumbent Governor, Gboyega Oyetola.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC had declared Senator Adeleke as the winner of the election having polled 403, 371 votes against Gov. Oyetola’s 375, 027. Labour Party came a distant third.
The PDP presidential candidate and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the referendum on the administration of the APC has commenced with the verdict of the people of Osun State in electing Senator Adeleke, while the 2023 general election will be a full referendum.
In a statement he personally signed, the Waziri Adamawa said, “I have always had affection for the people of Osun State for obvious reasons. Yes, my wife hails from there, but if you have to walk a difficult path and you need men and women of courage and astute valour, the people of Osun will never be a disappointment.
“At this point in time when our country needs to take a break from the shameful effects of bad governance, it shall be on record that Osun State provided the compass into that brighter future that awaits us at the horizon.”
He said that it is inconceivable that Nigerians will reward the APC for the failings of the last seven years and that in a state like Osun, for example, it’s been a long time since the people last felt the effect of good governance.
“The ship of hope is already at the harbour under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party. We shall intensify the work to ensure that we uproot all vestiges of bad governance and false hopes towards the 2023 election. The Imole (light) that has started to shine from Osun shall soon have a national coverage.
“One more good thing about the victory in Osun is that it has provided a catalyst for the PDP to see the opportunity when the party works together in unity. The work to bring the PDP together is a work in progress and the good news is that we are steadily making progress.
“As you wake up the morning after (Sunday, the 17th of July, 2022), you may be assured that you are doing so with the illumination that has come to Osun. Congratulations to Sen. Ademola Adeleke, on a well-fought victory. Also, hearty congratulations to the PDP family and all stakeholders who came together to make this sweet victory possible. But even more importantly, congratulations to the great people of Osun State for proving that power truly belongs to the people.
“The march to reclaim Nigeria’s greatness has begun and it shall not stop until we achieve the goal of ONE PEOPLE, ONE FUTURE and ONE COUNTRY.”
Also, the PDP Governors Forum says the victory was an emphatic statement that it is time for APC to go.
Chairman of the forum and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal in a statement said that Osun people reposed their trust and confidence in Sen. Ademola Adeleke, is because they could see his heart, which is full of love and concern for the wellbeing of his people.
“This victory is as a result of the sagacity, hardwork, teamwork, skillful campaigns, efficient resource allocation, openness and humility exhibited by the Governor-elect.
“He concentrated on issues that mattered most to Osun people and they responded in kind, bestowing on him and PDP an earth-shaking victory of historic proportions.
This victory is a lesson for all. It shows that everyone matters in politics, particularly the electorate. It also confirms the famous dictum that ‘God’s time is the best’.
“We must remain vigilant and anticipate all the antics the dying All Progressives Congress (APC) will come up with. But rest assured that we are all with you in this great effort to reset the trajectory and story of Nigeria, positively.
“The light has shone on Osun State, in July. It is time for the light to shine on Nigeria, again through the instrumentality of the PDP, come February, 2023.”
Osun people have spoken, and Nigeria will speak too – Ayu
Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu reflected on the tortious journey towards winning the state particularly how the ruling party, APC did everything to frustrate the PDP campaign which included denying it the use of any public facility in the state capital for its mega-rally.
“We had to use the party’s state secretariat. As it were, we couldn’t have access to the stadium, but we had access to the people’s hearts, loyalty and votes.”
The PDP chairman who is tasting his first major win with Osun election since assumption of office said, “Twelve years ago, specifically on 26th November, 2010, the PDP lost Osun state – not through the ballot-box – but via a judicial coup (ruling). That coup (ruling) terminated the action-packed tenure of HE Olagunsoye Oyinlola. And since then, Osun has been frozen in executive misrule and underdevelopment.
“Four years ago, the PDP won the governorship, but our Candidate, Sen. Adeleke, was robbed of victory in broad daylight. We went back to the drawing-board, and today, we have reclaimed our victory.
“Today is, therefore, not just a day of double restoration – it’s a day of redemption too. It restores PDP to power and redeems the Osun people from the scourge of mediocrity, empty promises and excuses.
“I congratulate the two-time winner, the tenacious Adeleke. I congratulate the good people and residents of Osun state. I hail every party stakeholder who stood with us in action,prayers and hope.
“You have kept faith with the PDP. You refused to be intimidated. You refused to be bought over with foodstuffs and 30 silver coins. You said no to thuggery and vote-fraud. You have done well.
“You have helped to return PDP to power after 12 years. You have returned hope to Osun state. But beyond this, you have renewed the quit notice on the reigning APC Federal government. PDP first issued the quit notice in December last year when this present leadership assumed office.
“This election was a referendum on the disastrous APC stewardship, and proves conclusively that Nigerians want PDP back. And, indeed, PDP is coming!
“The task before us now is to transit from Opposition to Governance . This we shall do. With OSUN DONE, NEXT VILLA!
“We call on all PDP members and all Nigerians to join the moving PDP train. Don’t be left behind. Our NEXT destination is ASO VILLA.”
Secondus salutes Adeleke, Osun people for standing up for democracy
The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has also congratulated Governor- elect Senator Ademola Adeleke on his well deserved victory at the Saturday’s Osun state Governorship elections.
Prince Secondus said that the victory is a clear affirmation and demonstration of the people’s goodwill in appreciation of the efforts of the Adelekes in the development of the state.
The former National Chairman praised the Osun people for standing up for democracy through their avowed determination to ensure that their will and nobody else prevailed in the state. And also for waiting patiently to reclaim their victory after they were robbed four years ago.
“By this brave and courageous act, Osun people have shown their determination to take their collective destiny in their own hands and for this PDP and all lovers of democracy are proud of them.
The former National Chairman also noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the various security operatives significantly played by the rules.
“We are standing on the euphoria of this to urge the INEC and other critical players iIn our democracy to ensure that 2023 reflects the will of the people.
“The former PDP boss also has positive words for the international community for their vital interests in the country’s democracy and urged them not to relent until the people’s will continues to prevail in all electoral circumstances.
“Prince Secondus recalls that four years ago international community openly decried the electoral fraud in Osun state gubernatorial poll and said this year is a significant and positive departure.”