Labour Party adopts Gov Abiodun as candidate in Ogun

The Labour Party (LP) in Ogun State has endorsed and adopted Governor Dapo Abiodun of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as its governorship candidate.

Ogun LP Chairman, Michael Ashade, said the good work of the governor and the need to sustain it till 2027 informed the decision to throw its weight behind him.

He spoke when he led the state executive members of the Labour Party to the Governor’s residence at Iperu-Remo,

Ashade was accompanied by some executive members of the party including National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi; state secretary, Michael Feyisola; and Women Leader, Elizabeth Oladimeji.

Ashade said, “We are here to appreciate His Excellency, our governorship candidate, whom we have come to endorse at this occasion. We have not had it better in Ogun State at a time like this, we as an opposition party are not intimidated by the fact that we are in the opposition.

“All through the campaign period which is still ongoing, I don’t think any party will complain that its supporters are being strangulated or impeded. None of our candidates can make that statement. We want to thank you sir for giving all the parties a level playing ground, we equally want to thank His Excellency for allowing peace to reign before, during and after the election of February 25.”

Abiodun described the Labour Party as a force that had come to redefine politics in the nation, saying its performance at the presidential election demonstrated that they would spring surprises, stating that their position in the elections however indicated that it was free and fair.

“I thank you for the encouragement. Though I did not ask for it, you did it out of your conviction. I take this as a validation of the good work we have done in less than four years.

“We have opened up the state through the ISEYA Agenda. We have won ourselves honours and the most peaceful state in the country. We won awards both locally and internationally. We will not rest, but continue to keep faith with our people,” he stated.

Abiodun explained that he adopted the inclusive policy to give opportunity to the people as stakeholders to contribute to the development of the state as it is imperative to do everything to ensure that Ogun occupies its pride of place in Nigeria.

The governor promised to continue to be just, fair and responsive to the people, irrespective of their political leaning.