The Labour Party in Oyo State has said that the most competent candidate, irrespective of place of origin, would fly the party’s flag in the 2027 governorship election.
The party’s General Secretary in the state, Mr Fatai Ojetunde, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo, on Wednesday that the party was not swayed by sentiments that its candidate must emerge from a particular zone of the state.
“What we need is good governance; whether the person is from Ibadan, Ogbomoso or the most remote village in the state, once the person has the capacity to govern well and deliver dividends of democracy, we will pick such a candidate,” he said.
Ojetunde, a native of Ibadan from Oke-Adu in Lagelu Local Government Area, said every indigene of the state was qualified to aspire to the governorship under the platform of the party.
“Anybody from any part of the state is entitled to be governor as far as the Labour Party is concerned.
“Our focus is good governance that will benefit all residents of the state,” he said.
On the proposed rescheduling of the 2027 general elections to January, Ojetunde said the party had no objection to the development.
“So far, there is nothing bad in it. Whether it is January or February, the Labour Party is prepared.
“We are confident of victory in 2027,” Ojetunde said.
He, however, said that considerations such as religious observances in some parts of the country might have informed the adjustment of the election timetable.
Ojetunde said that the party had begun grassroots voter education as part of its strategies to secure better outcomes in 2027.
“One of the key strategies we are adopting is voter education. We are moving from ward to ward and house to house to sensitise the electorate.
“We are telling them that any money collected during elections will not sustain them beyond a few days, while they will have to live with the consequences of their choices for four years,” he said.
Ojetunde said that the party was not yet campaigning, but focusing on enlightening voters on the need to make informed decisions at the polls.
According to him, the party chairman, Mr Sadiq Atayese, places great emphasis on voter education as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
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The Labour Party in Oyo State has said that the most competent candidate, irrespective of place of origin, would fly the party’s flag in the 2027 governorship election. The Labour Party in Oyo State has said that the most competent candidate, irrespective of place of origin, would fly the party’s flag in the 2027 governorship election.The party’s General...
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- The Labour Party in Oyo State has said that the most competent candidate, irrespective of place of origin, would fly the party’s flag in the 2027 governorship election.
- The Labour Party in Oyo State has said that the most competent candidate, irrespective of place of origin, would fly the party’s flag in the 2027 governorship election.The party’s General Secretary in the state, Mr Fatai Ojetunde, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo, on Wednesday that the party was not swayed by sentiments that its candidate must emerge from a particular zone of the state.“What we need is good governance; whether the person is from Ibadan, Ogbomoso or the most remote village in the state, once the person has the capacity to govern well and deliver dividends of democracy, we will pick such a candidate,” he said.Ojetunde, a native of Ibadan from Oke-Adu in Lagelu Local Government Area, said every indigene of the state was qualified to aspire to the governorship under the platform of the party.“Anybody from any part of the state is entitled to be governor as far as the Labour Party is concerned.“Our focus is good governance that will benefit all residents of the state,” he said.On the proposed rescheduling of the 2027 general elections to January, Ojetunde said the party had no objection to the development.“So far, there is nothing bad in it.
- Whether it is January or February, the Labour Party is prepared.“We are confident of victory in 2027,” Ojetunde said.He, however, said that considerations such as religious observances in some parts of the country might have informed the adjustment of the election timetable.Ojetunde said that the party had begun grassroots voter education as part of its strategies to secure better outcomes in 2027.“One of the key strategies we are adopting is voter education.
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