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…urges constituents to resist ‘rice and money politicians’
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Toyin Amuzu has formally declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, pledging to champion policies that will alleviate hardship and restore dignity to the people.
Amuzu who was the PDP candidate for the same Reps seat in the 2023 poll, made the declaration at the Abeokuta South LG secretariat of the party located in Ago-Egun, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Addressing party members, he reaffirmed his commitment to genuine service and distanced himself from what he described as “an assemblage of individuals bent on plundering Ogun State”.
He said his decision to run was driven by a deep concern for the welfare of his constituents and the urgent need to restore trust in public office.
Amuzu lamented the worsening economic realities facing Nigerians, attributing the hardship to policies of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He, however, urged the constituents to remain resolute and united in the face of economic challenges.
“It is a priority to ensure our communities improve and our people are better off. I am going to the National Assembly to legislate for the real advancement of my constituents..
“Our people are going through unprecedented hardship. The cost of fuel has risen beyond reach, food prices are skyrocketing daily and poverty is no longer statistics but a harsh reality in our homes. Yet, those in power continue to live in comfort while the masses suffer. This must not continue,” he said.
While noting that the 2027 election will be a defining moment, Amuzu charged Nigerians to resist what he described as creeping dominance of a one-party system and tendencies toward tyranny, urging them to take ownership of the democratic process.
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“2027 will not just be another election, it will be a decisive moment, the people versus a system that has failed them. We must rise, get our voter’s cards, come out en masse to vote and most importantly, protect our votes to ensure they count. Democracy only works when the will of the people is defended,” he declared.
Outlining his legislative priorities, Amuzu said his mission at the National Assembly would focus on sponsoring impactful bills that address social security, healthcare, education and community safety.
Reflecting on his personal journey, he noted that his years in private enterprise had been productive but that the plight of the people compelled him to step forward.
“If my goal was wealth or power, I could have joined those sharing the nation’s resources among themselves. But this is about service. It is about improving lives and giving our people the representation they truly deserve,” he added.
He also warned against “rice and monetised politics”, describing it as a dangerous trend that undermines governance.
“Our collective patrimony must not be sacrificed on the altar of selfish ambition. A sincere leadership is not built on sharing money or rice. Those who invest heavily to secure office often see governance as a business and the people suffer for it. We must reject ‘cash-and-carry’ politics and choose credibility over compromise,” Amuzu stated.
Reaffirming confidence in the PDP, he acknowledged internal challenges but maintained that the party remains a formidable platform despite attempts by “third columnists” to weaken it.
“The PDP, by God’s grace, is still standing. Its ideology of service remains intact. It is the party of the people, for the people,” he submitted.
The declaration was attended by party leaders including a former House of Assembly member and PDP BOT, Fasiu Bakene, State secretary of the party, Semiu Sodipo, among others.
