By Ade Ademiju Ado Ekiti
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) stormed Ekiti at the weekend as the National Leadership of the party converged to present Campaign Flag to the Candidate-Akin Ayegbusi.
Ahead the forthcoming Governorship Election slated to 14th of July SDP is the first Political Party to flag off Campaign Ceremony.
The National Leadership of the party at the event declared that the people of the state are about to witness a new dawn if allowed to take over the administrationof the state.
Speaking at the official flag-off of his campaign held at the Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital ,the SDP Candidate-Akin Ayegbusi declared that his emergence as a governorship candidate of a formidable party like SDP has set a new political order in the state and his victory at the poll is going to usher in a new dawn for the people.
A banker turned politician said
“ My coming on board as the candidate of a strong party like SDP has definitely shown that it is a new era in the state, we are here for a serious business, we have a convincing covenant with God to give a new lease of life to our people. It is a fact that the state can be better than the way it is currently. Ekiti has an enduring legacy as a people of integrity, honour and forthrightness; this must not be compromised in any form. And this legacy must translate into the overall development of our people. That is why we are here. Am assuring the great people of Ekiti State that my victory at the election is going to be a new dawn in the state, an era of abundance, unprecedented socio-economic development, transparency and accountability in public governance.” he assured.
The governorship candidate who was accompanied by his running mate, Princess Yemisi Adetayo advised the electorates and the people at large to make a wise choice and secure the future through him.
“This is a special appeal to the Ekiti electorates; we should not make any mistake in the coming election that will once again plunge us into another four years in wilderness. They should come out in their multitude to vote for SDP, a party that is determined to deliver a rewarding future.” He said.
The highpoint of the event was the presentation of the party’s flag to Ayegbusi in the presence of national and state party officials which include the Deputy National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdul Ahmed, the National Secretary, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, the National Organising Secretary, Rt. Hon. Emeka Atuma, the Chairman National Steering Committee, Prof. Jerry Gana, the National Leader, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, a governorship aspirant of the party in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, the party Chairman in Ekiti State, Mr. Dele Ekunola, the Director General of the Campaign Organisation, Yemi Akinbode, amongst others.
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