Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party trooped to the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park in Osogbo on Wednesday as the party’s presidential campaign landed in Osun State.
Present were the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and other senior party members.
Atiku, while addressing party members during a town hall meeting ahead of the campaign rally, said his government, if elected, would address insecurity, revive the economy, unite the nation and improve the education system.
He alleged that since the All Progressives Congress came to power in 2015, Nigerians had been suffering from bad governance, adding that the PDP was contesting the election to restore Nigeria.
Atiku noted, “If we are voted into office, we will stabilise Nigeria, unite its people, ensure security of lives and property and make sure our people benefit from the good governance of the PDP.â€
At the rally, Atiku said, “My brothers and sisters of Osun State, I have come to thank you and I appeal to you; I plead with you to come out in greater numbers than you did in the last state election and vote for the PDP in the next general election.
“That is the only way that you can secure your future and the future of your children, we promise you that we will not fail you.
“We are not like the APC because we have done it before, we have the experience. We have the people who have the capacity to bring about the changes. We are not new as far as governance is concerned in Nigeria.â€
Also speaking, Atiku’s wife, Titi, who is from Osun said, “Atiku has come to restructure Nigeria. Atiku has come to give our children good education. There will be no Boko Haram, there will be no kidnapping, there will be no abduction.
“All of these are going to stop but it has to start with you people. If you give Atiku your votes come February 25, that is when it will be possible for Atiku to make you great.
“I employ you, don’t sell your conscience. Don’t sell your vote.
Also at the rally, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke noted, “If Atiku becomes the President of Nigeria in 2023, Nigeria is sure to develop and prosper.
“Atiku will restore the economy, security, agriculture, education and health; he will ensure that the nation is united. Atiku is an experienced man and the only candidate that can rescue Nigeria from its various problems and challenges.â€
He added, “Under Atiku as Vice-President, Nigeria was the largest economy in Africa. Atiku will direct Nigeria to the path of development. He will restore the rule of law and due process. Atiku will secure the nation.â€
Urging the people of Osun to vote for the PDP in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate, Okowa, said, “I urge the people to vote for Atiku as he is the only person that can rescue Nigeria from its economic woes.â€
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