President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has branded the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) a “reactionary political party,” accusing it of continually opposing progress and development in Nigeria.
He made the remarks on Wednesday in Akure, Ondo State’s capital, during the grand finale of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for its governorship candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu criticized the PDP for its tendency to resist change, highlighting that his administration and the APC have continually triumphed over opposition rhetoric.
He invoked the legacies of past prominent Ondo leaders to further his point, asking, “If Adekunle Ajasin and Adebayo Adefarati were alive today, would they vote for the APC or the reactionary party? If my friend Oluwarotimi Akeredolu were alive, would he support APC or the reactionary elements? Would Olusegun Mimiko or Baba Reuben Fasoranti back the APC or the reactionary party?”
Tinubu emphasized that the APC is committed to a democracy that overcomes lies, hate, propaganda, and division.
He urged the people of Ondo to vote for Aiyedatiwa to ensure continued progress and good governance in the state, asserting that the APC is confident of winning all 18 local government areas in the upcoming election.
The APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, echoed this sentiment, calling on Ondo voters to back the party for regional unity and political continuity.
“By supporting our candidate, you ensure the continuation of political harmony in the South-West,” Ganduje said, urging for an 18/18 victory.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is also the Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council, urged peaceful voting and rallying, encouraging supporters to vote for the APC and bring others to the polls.
In his speech, Aiyedatiwa highlighted his administration’s achievements and promised to prioritize education, healthcare, and youth empowerment if re-elected.
He also recalled a prophecy by the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who had predicted his success, and expressed confidence that the state would surpass its previous accomplishments by February.
The rally attracted top APC figures, including Governors Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara).
Other notable attendees included former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and several key ministers and political figures.
