- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned Edo voters against supporting the All Progressives Congress, citing the potential to support misery and hardship in the state.
- Atiku, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, urged voters to evaluate the party’s impact on their lives before the election.
- The APC has led to widespread suffering in Nigeria, fostering poverty, despair, and insecurity.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned voters in Edo against endorsing the All Progressives Congress, asserting that such support could lead to continued suffering and hardship within the state.
Atiku, who represented the Peoples Democratic Party as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, urged the electorate to consider whether the APC has genuinely enhanced their lives or merely intensified their difficulties prior to casting their votes.
He further stated that the APC has driven Nigeria into a state of profound suffering, planting the seeds of poverty, despair, and insecurity.
This message was conveyed in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, titled ‘The clear choice for a prosperous Edo State.’
”They criticized past leaders for raising fuel prices, yet today, they preside over an era where fuel costs soar above N900 per litre. Their cruelty and disregard for the plight of the masses are unmatched. A vote for the APC is a vote for the continuation of misery, hunger, and despair.”
“Do not be swayed by the empty promises of the APC. Electing Dr. Asue Ighodalo of the PDP is not just a vote; it is an act of reclaiming our future. It is a choice to consolidate the good work of Governor Godwin Obaseki and to build a future of prosperity, dignity, and hope,” he added.
He asserted that the authority to liberate themselves from the shackles of poor governance and to forge a new path for Edo resides with the residents, who must wield this power as a means of enacting change.
Atiku said, ”The APC has donned the mask of a friend to the masses, but behind this veil lies a sinister reality. They have lured gullible voters with sweet promises, only to reveal their true nature— a party driven by a hunger for power rather than the well-being of the people.
”They have forsaken the ideals of governance, ignoring the cries of the common man while pursuing their selfish ambitions. Under their watch, Nigeria has been plunged into an abyss of suffering. They have sown seeds of poverty, despair, and insecurity.
”The once vibrant spirit of our nation has been dimmed by a relentless struggle for survival, where even the simplest of needs, like food, have become out of reach for millions. In this grim reality, our people are not dying of disease but of hunger. We stand at the lowest point in our nation’s governance.
”The APC has not served the people; they have served themselves. And when the people, rightfully aggrieved, have raised their voices in protest, they have been silenced, dragged to courts under charges of treason. Meanwhile, the APC’s leaders bask in luxury, indifferent to the hardship that grips the nation.”
The former vice president stated that, in spite of the challenging circumstances, the PDP candidate was prepared to serve with both skill and a sincere dedication to the well-being of the populace.
”People of Edo State, the time has come to use the power vested in you. As you go to the polls, ask yourself: Has the APC made your life better, or has it only deepened your struggles?
”The answer is clear. Your vote for Ighodalo will not only bring change to Edo State but will also send a resounding message across Nigeria that we reject the deceit and self-serving ways of the APC.
”Let us march to the polls this Saturday, united in our resolve to bring about the change we so desperately need. Let us cast our votes for Asue Ighodalo and usher in a new dawn for Edo State. The power is yours. Use it wisely,” Atiku said.