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Ekiti election: Mark, Aregbesola slam APC, urge residents to vote ADC

From The Punch · () English

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  • African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola urged Ekiti State residents to vote for their governorship candidate, Dare Bejide.
  • They criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government for alleged poor performance over the past three and a half years.
  • The ADC leaders expressed confidence in winning the election if the process is free and fair, dismissing claims of the party's lack of strength.

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including National Chairman David Mark and National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, have strongly criticized the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in Ekiti State. Speaking at a mega rally for the ADC's governorship candidate, Dare Bejide, in Ado Ekiti, they urged residents to cast their votes for Bejide, presenting the ADC as the viable alternative for a better life in the state.

David Mark implored the electorate to vote for Bejide, stating, "Vote for our candidate, Bejide, so that the Ekiti of your dream can be built. Give your votes to ADC." He emphasized that the ADC, with Ambassador Dare Bejide as its candidate, is the sole group capable of rescuing Ekiti from poverty.

Vote for our candidate, Bejide, so that the Ekiti of your dream can be built. Give your votes to ADC

— David MarkUrging residents to vote for the ADC candidate during a rally.

Rauf Aregbesola, a former governor of Osun State, echoed these sentiments, asserting that the incumbent APC government and its candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, would not secure re-election due to their alleged dismal performance. Aregbesola dismissed notions that the ADC lacks the capacity to challenge the ruling party, insisting that the election itself will be the true measure of popularity. "We will meet at the poll. The APC has failed at the three tiers of government. APC may want to underestimate the opposition because of appearances, but such assumptions will prove costly," he declared.

Aregbesola expressed confidence in the ADC's victory, provided the election process is free and fair. He alleged that the ruling party would struggle to win without manipulating the outcome. He also highlighted the significant role of women in elections, urging them to vote in large numbers for the ADC and ensure their votes are counted.

We will meet at the poll. The APC has failed at the three tiers of government. APC may want to underestimate the opposition because of appearances, but such assumptions will prove costly.

— Rauf AregbesolaResponding to suggestions that the ADC is not a strong contender against the APC.
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