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From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives aspirant for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Toyin Amuzu, has called on Nigerians not to treat the next year’s poll with levity but to come out en masse to vote against the maladministration of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Amuzu emphasised that Nigerians have to take greater responsibility in shaping the nation’s future through informed voting, warning that the country may not fully benefit from democracy unless citizens prioritise electing credible leaders.
He made the call yesterday in a chat with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He declared that sustainable development could only be achieved when citizens deliberately choose leaders with proven pedigree, competence, integrity and a genuine fear of God and work with them to achieve certain milestones.
According to him, developed nations had built strong systems through visionary leadership, stressing that Nigeria’s transformation must equally be driven by Nigerians themselves.
“Let us work together to build a formidable society and I won’t disappoint you,” he added.
He further argued that while the government often bears the brunt of public criticism, citizens also share in the responsibility for poor governance due to their voting patterns.
“We blame the government, but followers are also guilty. Too often, we allow religion, political affiliation and sentiments to determine our choices instead of putting the right peg in the right hole. In the 2027 elections, we must shun the politics of rice and money. I am here to serve and not make empty promises. I believe we can work together,” the PDP chieftain stated.
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He decried what he described as a long-standing trend where “the worst of us have ruled the best of us,” citing a lack of integrity, patriotism and sincerity among many past leaders.
He, however, expressed concern over Nigeria’s slow pace of development compared to other nations, saying his aspiration is aimed at bringing socioeconomic development to Abeokuta South, through constructive legislation, if voted into the National Assembly.
He added that his experiences while abroad had often left him with a sense of disappointment when he compared Nigeria’s infrastructural and institutional gaps with the progress recorded in more advanced societies.
“I feel ashamed when I travel out and see the level of development in other countries. Nigerians may not truly enjoy democracy until people begin to take voting the right individuals as a personal and collective responsibility,” he said.
He said he could not fathom why Nigerians support their oppressors and continue to suffer when they have the power to vote them out of office.
He decried the persistent lack of basic amenities such as electricity, potable water and good roads, describing them as fundamental responsibilities of government that should not be used as tools for political manipulation.
He, therefore, urged eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing voters registration exercise by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participating actively in the electoral process.
“Things cannot change if we sit down and complain. This is the time to act. Let us seize the opportunity, get our voter’s cards and vote massively for the right candidates,” he concluded.
