Ogun APM gov candidate pledges inclusive, transparent governance

Rotimi Babajide, the governorship candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ogun State, Nigeria, has pledged to lead an administration characterized by inclusivity, transparency, and a focus on people-driven governance. Emerging as the party's flag bearer for the 2027 elections, Babajide, a town planning expert, stated that his government would be anchored on broad participation, accountability, and shared prosperity for all residents.

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I feel elated and fulfilled. It is a dream come true and a day we have all been waiting for. We are grateful that it has finally come to pass.

Dismissing potential threats from political rivals, Babajide asserted that political competition is a vital aspect of democracy. He described his emergence as the fulfillment of a long-held aspiration, reflecting the collective will of party supporters seeking a new leadership style in the state. "My administration will ensure that every citizen counts, irrespective of background or political affiliation. My plan is people-centred governance where everybody will be respected and connected," he stated.

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My administration will ensure that every citizen counts, irrespective of background or political affiliation. My plan is people-centred governance where everybody will be respected and connected.

Babajide outlined key priorities including infrastructure development, rural transformation, and agricultural expansion. He stressed that Ogun State's position as an emerging industrial hub must translate into tangible benefits for its residents, ensuring that state resources directly improve people's lives. "All resources accruing to the state must directly improve the lives of the people. Our goal is to ensure that Ogun State residents are the true beneficiaries of their God-given and constitutional resources," he added. Babajide called for issue-based campaigns, emphasizing that leadership is defined by vision and service, not just popularity.

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All resources accruing to the state must directly improve the lives of the people. Our goal is to ensure that Ogun State residents are the true beneficiaries of their God-given and constitutional resources.