Olusegun Ariyo
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the ruling government will be unable to manipulate the forthcoming elections, insisting he knows their tactics.
Aregbesola made this statement on Tuesday at the unveiling of the ADC in Osogbo, stressing that the day marked exactly 15 years since his administration assumed office in the state, an anniversary he described as symbolic.
He pointed out that his party presents a viable alternative to addressing the nation’s challenges of insecurity, maladministration, poverty, hunger and absence of good governance.
“Today marks the 15th year we have been in Osun State, and our government was also sworn in at this very location. It was on a Friday, but today is the day of victory (Tuesday). God has shattered the present Government, and even the Government at the centre.
“They cannot rig the election, we know their tactics, go and start taking good care of Old women who have reached menopause, clothe them in good clothes, and let them sit in tens on the election day at different polling units and leave the rest to us.
“They tried their best, but God is not with them because they didn’t start with God; they are selfish. They have been disgraceful in all standards, in the economy, security, governance, and others. By August next year, we will certainly meet in Abere, and after August, we will take over the presidency.
“There is nowhere in Osun that the people do not resonate with what we represent.
“Our achievements and legacies when we were here continue to speak for us. That is why we get the kind of reception we have anytime we come here, particularly Osogbo, the state capital,” he said.
