Ekiti election is a must-win for my party - APC national chairman Oyegun declares
- John Odigie-Oyegun insists that the All Progressives Congress must do its best to win the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti
- Oyegun says President Muhammadu Buhari does not compromise standards and will not condone election malpractices
- He reveals that the delegate list for the APC governorship primaries in Ekiti is ready
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, declared on Monday, March 19, that the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti is a ‘must-win’ for his party as he visited the state.
Oyegun, who was in the state on membership drive, reportedly addressed leaders and members of the party in the state at an interactive forum emphasizing that the party would deploy every available resource to win the election which holds on July 14.
Nigerian Tribune reports that Oyegun told the members that the delegates’ list for the party primaries was ready.
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“We will work hard to ensure that Ekiti returns to the progressive fold.
“Though we are in power at the centre, that doesn’t mean that we should not work hard. President Muhahmmadu Buhari, as you know him, will not rigour compromise or subvert the will of the electorate. So, we must work hard to deserve the victory that will come to us,” he reportedly said while noting the place of Ekiti in the history of elections in Nigeria.
Oyegun added: “We have got your demands and we also want to tell you that we expect some things from you too while giving you assurances that there will be no imposition and that the primary shall be free, fair and credible.
“To all the aspirants, you must not campaign as if there won’t be tomorrow. Don’t campaign in a way that breeds enmity. I learnt that you are above 30, but the large number shouldn’t be a source of discord.
“Let me say this clearly, anybody who wants to fly the flag of our party must maintain decorum. But we shall be fair to you as much as possible because there can’t be peace when justice is denied. We must not also have bad losers, you must work with whoever the electors pick as their candidate.
“The aspirants must ensure that there is no division or factionalisation before and after the primary. We are also barring members of SWC from joining the bandwagon of the campaign for any of the aspirants because this can cause further division.
“I am happy with APC in Ekiti with the level of mobilization from our aspirants. You have shown that you are desirous to join the progressive fold. We didn’t choose Ekiti for the flag off of this programme by accident.
“We must know that Ekiti is facing one of the most important elections in our history. God has put the victory on our laps, he has put it in our hands and we must not lose it.
“We at the national headquarters have decided that this election is one that we will work hard, leave no stone unturned, because to us is a must-win election.
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“As you know, President Buhari won’t alter or compromise the outcome of the election, this shows Ekiti will have a free and fair election, so we must be united and work hard to achieve victory together.”
Those reportedly present at the meeting include the deputy national chairman (South) of the party, Chief Segun Oni, Minister Kayode Fayemi, Senator Gbenga Aluko, Ayo Arise, Femi Bamisile, Bayo Oriire, Wole Oluyede, Sunday Adebomi, Bimbo Daramola, Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, Victor Kolade, Kola Alabi, Mr Diran Adesua.
Other include Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Opeyemi Bamidele.
Legit.ng earlier reported that while declaring for the governorship election in the state, Babafemi Ojudu revealed his role in the impeachment of current Governor Ayodele Fayose during his first term in 2006.
Ojudu, a former managing editor of TheNEWS reportedly said Fayose was afraid. He also promised to end the governor’s continuity agenda.
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