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2027: PDP No Longer Party of Choice in Ogun, APC Chieftain

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An APC chieftain, Kayode Oladele, stated the PDP is no longer a viable choice for voters in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 election.
  • Oladele cited the PDP's internal divisions and leadership crises, contrasting them with the APC's "purposeful governance."
  • He expressed confidence in President Tinubu's administration and the APC's ability to deliver results, predicting a second term for the president.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its electoral appeal in Ogun State and is no longer a credible choice for voters, according to Kayode Oladele, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission. Oladele declared that the PDP's persistent internal divisions, leadership crises, and lack of clear political direction have significantly diminished its standing.

The PDP is no longer a party of choice in Ogun State. The people are interested in leadership that delivers results, not a party that is permanently distracted by internal disputes.

โ€” Kayode OladeleOladele explained why he believes the PDP has lost its appeal in Ogun State.

In contrast, Oladele asserted that the APC has solidified its position through "purposeful governance and measurable performance" at both federal and state levels. He noted that the electorate increasingly recognizes the difference, with the PDP seemingly preoccupied by internal disputes while the APC focuses on governance and delivering tangible benefits.

"The PDP is no longer a party of choice in Ogun State. The people are interested in leadership that delivers results, not a party that is permanently distracted by internal disputes," Oladele stated. He added that the APC continues to justify the public's confidence through responsible governance and policies aimed at improving citizens' lives.

The APC has continued to justify the confidence reposed in it through responsible governance and policies aimed at improving the lives of the people.

โ€” Kayode OladeleOladele contrasted the APC's governance with the PDP's internal issues.

Oladele further praised the current APC administration under President Bola Tinubu, arguing that no other party can match its performance. Despite inheriting significant economic challenges, he said the administration has shown courage in implementing reforms that previous governments avoided. "Leadership is about making difficult decisions in the public interest, and that is precisely what this administration has done," he said.

The APC remains the only political party with the courage to confront difficult national challenges. President Bola Tinubu has taken decisions that may have required sacrifice in the short term, but they are essential for the countryโ€™s long-term stability and prosperity.

โ€” Kayode OladeleOladele praised President Tinubu's administration for its reform efforts.

Looking ahead to the 2027 general election, Oladele expressed strong confidence that President Tinubu would secure a second term. He believes continuity is essential for consolidating the gains of ongoing reforms, which he anticipates will yield increasingly positive results and long-term value for Nigerians. In Ogun State specifically, Oladele highlighted the developmental initiatives of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, known as Yayi, as further consolidating the APC's popularity.

Leadership is about making difficult decisions in the public interest, and that is precisely what this administration has done.

โ€” Kayode OladeleOladele defended the Tinubu administration's reform agenda.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.