By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
Barely four days to the conduct of Osun governorship election,former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, National Chairman, David Mark, Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola and other party appealed to Osun voters to support the party in the August 15 governorship election.<\/p>\n
Addressing party faithful ADC grand rally held at Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, on Monday, Atiku recalled his long-standing political relationship with the people of Osun, noting that the state has been supporting him for a long time. <\/p>\n
He said he had previously campaigned in Osun for the current governor, Ademola Adeleke and for his own presidential bid, adding that the Osun people gave him their support both times.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the fourth time I am standing on this podium. Each time I stood here, you have given me your vote. I cannot forget that because your daughter is in my house.<\/p>\n
\u201cI came here for the current governor, and I told you, people, to support him, and you voted for him. I came here on my presidential campaign; you voted for me, and you defeated Bola Ahmed Tinubu. For me, I can’t forget that,\u201d Atiku told the crowd.<\/p>\n
Atiku however expressed optimism that the large turnout at the rally signalled victory for the ADC in Saturday’s election.<\/p>\n
The national chairman of ADC, Senator David Mark, in his remarks, said the gathering was to celebrate the forthcoming victory of the party in the poll.<\/p>\n
Mark urged voters to go out en masse on Saturday to vote and also protect their votes, warning that anybody who attempts to rig the election will not go scot free.<\/p>\n
“What we are here to do is celebrate the victory that we are going to come to the ADC on Saturday. Our Presidential candidate is here with us, and this shows the love he has for this party. By the time we swear in Najeem Salam in November, we will be here again to march with you to the government house.<\/p>\n
“On Saturday, protect your votes. Don’t allow anybody to rig you out. They will not rig and get away with it,” the ADC national chairman stated. <\/p>\n
Former Governor of the state and National Secretary of the ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, said the ADC is genuinely committed to the welfare of the people.<\/p>\n
He urged Osun voters to come out on August 15 and vote for the ADC, saying the party has both the experience and the blueprint to restore prosperity and dignity to the state.<\/p>\n
Addressing the gathering after receiving the flag of the party, the ADC gubernatorial candidate, Dr Najeem Salam, promised that his government would prioritise the wellbeing of Osun people.<\/p>\n
Salam said all sectors would be improved upon, warning that the party would not allow any form of rigging in the poll.<\/p>\n
“On Saturday, nobody will be allowed to rig us out. What they did in Ekiti State will not happen here. If we win the election, I want to tell you that our electricity will be stable. We have a solution to that, and it is a promise.<\/p>\n
“Education from the primary to the secondary school for our children will be free, and we will also ensure that we have a committee that will review the tuition fees in our higher institutions with a plan to bring it down. <\/p>\n
“Children from age 1 to 18 will have access to free medical treatment in a well-equipped government hospital. Our pregnant women will have free treatment. Our elders and widows will be taken care of,” Salam said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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