From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Abayomi Tella, has expressed confidence that the party would clinch the governorship seat in 2027.
Tella, who noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state had failed to deliver food governance to the people, equally declared that the PDP would sweep majority of the elective positions and restore people-oriented administration in the state.
He, however, called on party members eyeing political positions to improve on their relationship with the electorate, as well as grassroots mobilisation, saying the opposition party in the state could not afford a try and error tactics during the next general elections
The party made the pronouncement during an empowerment programme organised by the its candidate for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the 2023 election, Toyin Amuzu.
He stated that if they failed to build relationships and trust beforehand, they would lose their popularity and the election.
Amuzu, through his Foundation, empowered over 100 constituents of Abeokuta South with Point of Sales (PoS) machines and start-up capital, while several others had their businesses registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Speaking further during the event held at the PDP secretariat in Abeokuta, the Tella encouraged party members and aspirants to be at peace with one another and spread the word about their party to all the nooks and crannies of the state.
“To all our intending aspirants, it’s not until the election is about six months that you would be getting close to the people. That’s why you lose your popularity and elections. Create a relationship with the people now that the election is still far. Not everything is money, get close to the grassroots and do it now.
“I want to plead with all of us that we should use this platform to unite our party. Whatever you call strength is in unity, we can’t afford to do trial and error again. 2027 is our year, yes, but we have some certain responsibilities to take,” he submitted.
Amuzu urged the youths to use the proceeds from the empowerment to grow and advance themselves rather than waiting for the government.
He explained that the empowerment programme was meant to help and alleviate the effect of economic hardship on the people, particularly the youths.
“This is another way of making people have a living. We all know how Nigeria is, it’s so expensive to run but with this, you are guaranteed that you can feed your family morning, afternoon and night.
“Well, if we have a lot of representatives, senators and governors, empowering people within their four years tenure, I’m sure by now everyone would have had a job.
“So, I will encourage them to expand themselves with whatever money they have and to continue doing something to promote themselves rather than being jobless,” Amuzu concluded.