PDP Assembly candidate hails Saraki, others after INEC clearance

Adebayo Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Odo-Ogun Constituency House of Assembly seat in Kwara State, has expressed his profound appreciation to former Senate President Bukola Saraki and the party's leadership following his clearance by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Adeleke received his nomination forms, marking a significant step towards the upcoming general elections.

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I deeply appreciate the confidence reposed in me by Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the leadership of our great party at the state, local government and ward levels. I consider this a collective victory for the people of Odo-Ogun State Constituency.

In a statement issued in Ilorin, Adeleke described his emergence as the party's flag bearer as a collective triumph for PDP members and the residents of the constituency. He specifically acknowledged the confidence placed in him by Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, as well as the state, local government, and ward leadership of the PDP. Adeleke emphasized his commitment to uniting all party stakeholders and ensuring no one is marginalized during the campaign for victory.

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My priority is to provide quality representation that gives every constituent a sense of belonging. We will pursue programmes that create opportunities for our youths, empower women, support local businesses and attract meaningful development to our communities.

Adeleke articulated that his aspiration is driven by a desire to offer effective representation and address what he perceives as years of inadequate representation and a lack of meaningful human capital development initiatives within the constituency. He promised to champion people-centered programs focused on creating opportunities for the youth, empowering women, supporting local businesses, and fostering development in the communities if elected.

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He specifically thanked Saraki, alongside the state, local government and ward leadership of the PDP, for what he described as their confidence in his candidacy.

The PDP candidate further pledged to advocate for legislation and initiatives aimed at enhancing educational opportunities, promoting women's empowerment, and generating economic prospects for residents. He expressed optimism that a unified party front and sustained grassroots mobilization would lead to a PDP victory in the Odo-Ogun State Constituency during the 2027 elections. This development occurs as political parties intensify preparations for the general elections.

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Adeleke lamented what he called the absence of quality representation and meaningful human capital development initiatives in the constituency over the past seven years, promising to pursue people-oriented programmes if elected.