Guber poll: Ekiti residents ready to embrace progressive democracy ― Oluyede

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, has said the recent embrace of the South-West Agenda 2023(SWAGA) by people in the state is a confirmation of the resolve by residents to eschew past and embrace progressive democracy.

Oluyede, a governorship aspirant in a statement, on Monday, described the last week’s large turnout for the inauguration of the parallel ward, local government and state executives,” as a prelude to mobilizing and organizing for coming elections, said the time for the political emancipation of the people is now.”

According to him, ” For a long time, Ekiti people have been subjected to a politics of a few deciding for the majority. The principle of welfarist politicking has long developed wings and has disappeared with the reigns of our founding fathers. The voice of a few has now overwhelmed the roar of the majority, as the tail now wags the dog of our society.

“Obviously, our political situation in Ekiti State is pathetic, frustrating and is already heading for the jugular before the coming of SWAGA; a gathering of selfless, determined politicians on a mission to liberate Ekiti people from petty politicking and also enthrone Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s next President, come 2023.

“We are seeing for the first time in our land a group of people spending their own time and money to lay a decent, enduring and comfortable political future for our people. I commend our members’ commitment and sacrifices, even in the face of palpable intimidations and oppressions. I salute your courage, your doggedness and your resilience, even with the lingering suppressions and threats. You have done our land and our people proud and prosperity shall sure reward you all.

“I think what we are seeing in Ekiti State today is a revolution; the ardent resolve of a people to break away from a past that had offered nothing but stagnations, tears and agony. SWAGA has metamorphosed into a movement; a liberation group, that must be embraced across party lines.”

He pleaded with SWAGA members to remain focused, noting that, ” very soon, the group will present a leader to take over the Oke-Ayaba Government House, come October 2022.”

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