Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for the sacrifice he made to strengthen democracy in Nigeria by congratulating All Progressive Congress (APC) Gen Muhammadu Buhari who won last weekend election.
Isiaka, who expressed optimism that the PDP will record a resounding victory on the April 11 governorship election, posited that Ogun people “are tired of Senator-Ibikunle Amosun-led administration which has failed to deliver on its campaign promises”.
In a statement he personally signed, Isiaka said, the President has established a legacy of democratic freedom, electoral transparency and entrenchment of the masses wish in Nigeria which was unprecedented.
“By subjecting himself to a thorough process, accepting to be bound by the outcome and even immediately extending his personal best wishes to his opponent, he has doused the tension in the country and shown the international community that Nigeria has indeed come of age; such that our democracy can no longer be termed as being nascent”, he added.
His words “I salute this forthrightness, principled-stand and candour,” adding “This patriotic feat to his transformation agenda that saw us become the largest economy in Africa, he has indeed put his name on the list of true African statesmen”.
The PDP governorship candidate noted, “For us in Ogun state, the wind of change will indeed blow. As the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP, these results clearly present sterner challenges to conquer but also with it come the opportunity for success and progress. I firmly believe that Ogun people crave a new leadership come April11th 2015. Our people have seen through the elaborate sham called governance in Ogun today and are determined to effect a change.
“They have heard blatant lies told and saw many promises go unfulfilled. They have seen how their houses and means of livelihood are destroyed via needless demolitions while their own top government functionaries at various levels build themselves multi-billion naira mansions and family members acquire choice properties.
“They see the dilapidated education structures and failing healthcare system in the state. They see how industries have relocated to other
locations. They see how civil servants, teachers and many public workers are unjustly owed several months salaries and unpaid emoluments.
“They see how our local governments are today rendered comatose with nothing happening there. They see the stagnated economy and debts now in excess of N200billion. These are the realities in Ogun State today, which must not be allowed to continue.
“The time has come for true change in Ogun state. Like I always say, change must come with capacity, competence and character. Ogun state cannot afford another four years under this dishonest and rudderless regime. The repositioned Ogun PDP under my leadership will make Ogun a model economy where the weakest among us is able to make a descent living.
“The PDP will not alienate them as the APC has done. Our administration will make the people the focus of its policies. We shall give them what they want and not what we want; which is currently the case.
“To the members of my party, I understand the mood of the times but I encourage us not to be despaired because the opportunities to chase away the Amosun regime are open to us. Ogun people have resolved to make a definite statement with their PVCs and the PDP is their choice in Ogun state”.
