The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, and the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday criticized the All Progressives Congress-led government in Ekiti State, describing its performance over the past three and a half years as disappointing.
The ADC leaders spoke in Ado Ekiti during a mega rally held in support of the party’s governorship candidate, Dare Bejide, ahead of Saturday’s election.
Mark urged residents to support the ADC candidate at the polls, describing the party as the best alternative for improving the welfare of the people.
“Vote for our candidate, Bejide, so that the Ekiti of your dream can be built,” Mark told supporters. “Give your votes to ADC.”
He said Bejide and the ADC remained the only viable option for rescuing the state from poverty and delivering better governance.
Aregbesola, a former governor of Osun State, said the ruling APC and Gov. Biodun Oyebanji did not deserve reelection, alleging that the administration had failed to meet the expectations of the people.
He dismissed suggestions that the ADC lacked the strength to challenge the APC, insisting that the party’s popularity would become evident during Saturday’s vote.
“We will meet at the poll,” Aregbesola said. “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.”
Aregbesola maintained that the ADC would emerge victorious if the election was conducted in a free and fair manner, alleging that the ruling party could not win without manipulating the process.
Addressing women at the rally, he commended their role in elections and urged them to turn out in large numbers to vote for the ADC and ensure that their votes count.
