The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has boosted the chances of the PDP governorship candidate in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, of winning the Saturday election in the state. Atiku declared his overwhelming support to Adeleke, assuring residents of Osun State that a victory for Adeleke is the beginning of light for them after years of the All Progressives Congress (APC) threw them into darkness.
Atiku in statement – @Victory for the people of Osun signals an end of APC’s reign of hardship, Atikulator – declared:
“I don’t speak Yoruba but I understand a bit of it. Some members of my family speak the language fluently.
“Of course, the Yoruba people are dear to my heart as other tribes in our country. But the Yoruba language has a unique quality that I admire in particular. It has the power of descriptiveness.
“By my understanding, the slogan of Imole as the brand identity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in the Osun State election could not have been more apt.
“Imole is not just light. Indeed, the closest English interpretation of it is “to illuminate”. And for that, it is no wonder why our gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, enjoys a groundswell of support amongst the esteemed people of the state across all localities and local governments.
“For the past 12 years, Osun that was once a shining star of the West has been thrown into a state of doldrums, Atikulator. But the good news is here because the PDP is here. Imole has come on a rescue mission to return Osun to its state of glory and splendour and I, Atiku Abubakar, and all leaders of our great party will be on ground in Osogbo to mobilize support for the success of our campaign.
“Our victory in Osun, by God’s grace and the overwhelming decision of the electorate, will send a strong message to the ruling APC party that their reign has come to an end. APC’s loss in Osun is a win for the people of the state. It is when the people win that the PDP can truly boast of victory. And that is the promise that the PDP holds, not just in Osun but everywhere else.
“Thus, the election this Saturday is a battle between the people and the forces of darkness that has held us hostage. But it is a battle that I am certain that the people shall win.”
Atiku Abubakar was in Oshogbo for the PDP mega rally that pulled millions of people in Osun State to the streets of the state capital.