Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Abubakar Atiku, has appealed to Nigerians to cast their votes for PDP candidates in the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states.
Atiku acknowledged concerns about the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) handling of the 2023 general elections but emphasized the importance of citizens exercising their democratic rights.
“The governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states are scheduled for this Saturday, November 11th,”
Atiku stated. “These elections, categorized as off-cycle, mark the first set of polls after the 2023 general elections in our country.”
Despite challenges faced by INEC, Atiku urged citizens to actively participate in the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of defeating anti-democratic elements.
Atiku appealed to the people of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi to support PDP candidates, highlighting their achievements and capabilities and contrasting them with their APC counterparts.
He praised Governor Duoye Diri in Bayelsa, Senator Dino Melaye in Kogi, and Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu in Imo for their leadership potential.
In contrast, Atiku criticized the APC’s nominees, alleging that they are “stooges” of political godfathers, emphasizing that these elections should prioritize the needs of the common people rather than political elites.
Atiku urged the people of these states to vote for the PDP and reject the APC, which he blamed for the country’s current hardships.Â
He emphasized that these elections are about the common people’s fortunes and the triumph of democracy, which ultimately benefits the people.
