Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection will guarantee the relevance of Yoruba in Nigerian politics.
He also said the state would collaborate with the Independent National Electoral Commission and other relevant agencies of the Federal Government to ensure a credible election.
The outgoing governor, who is the candidate of the APC in Oyo South Senatorial District, disclosed this during the party’s campaign rally at Lalupon, Lagelu Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.
Ajimobi presented the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and other APC candidates, including the candidates for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Teslim Folarin, to the party supporters.
He said, “Our party had painstakingly chosen the best candidates; the bright, the efficient and the effective for the governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and state Assembly positions. They will do the state proud if elected.
“That is why I have the confidence to sell their candidature and seek your votes for the APC in the coming elections. I have not disappointed you and you know I will not associate with people with mediocre abilities.”
He added, “The APC has the best programme to enhance your socio-economic life.
“Particularly, I urge you to cast your vote for President Muhammadu Buhari and Prof Yemi Osinbajo. A vote for them will be a vote for the continued relevance and prominence of the Yoruba nation in the Nigerian polity.”