The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has said that Edo can’t toll in the path of Lagos irrespective of any intimidation, harassment from any quarter.
Atiku said this today while addressing the crowd that graced the rally of the party at Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin,Edo State.
The former vice-president also disclosed his five cardinal points to Nigerians which include;Unity, Security, Education, Economy and Infrastructure.
He said,”I want to thank the people of the state for voting for me massively in 2019 and I want to thank Edo people for sticking to our party. Edo no be Lagos! E no go be Lagos lailai.
“Today,we are before you to reiterate our commitment. I will reiterate our five programs commitment to the people of this country.
“One,We promise to unify this country. We are going to give each and every part of this country a sense of belongings,you will not be excluded in anything. That’s why we are being referred to as a ‘Unifiers’ of our great nation.
“Two, we are promising you security. Whatever is going to take us to do, we shall restore security in this country. So that you can travel day and night,go to anywhere of your choice at your desired period.
There will be more policemen on the street, we will equip and fortify them.
“Since we’ve promised to devolve more powers to the States. You will also have local police that’s devoid of intimidation and harassment.
“Three,we will send all our children back to school. Every child must go to school.
“If you remember,during the PDP years,we established primary school education,we made it compulsory for every child to have education from primary to secondary level of education. But,this government is not keeping to that promise. We promise you every child must go to school and our universities will not go on strike. I promise you.
“Four, we will revive the economy of this country by making sure that our industries and factories resume production in this country. We will make sure that there is enough jobs for our graduates.
“We will work together with the private sector to make sure that industries,factories particularly here in Edo resume operations so that there will be enough jobs for you.
“We promise you the infrastructural developments in the country particularly in Edo here by linking Edo to the South and to the North.We will make sure all these roads are rehabilitated and they are motorable.
“We will and we shall together with the private sectors make sure that we have a rail service across the country so that you can move freely as well as your goods and services across the country.
“Edo people, you are known to be a PDP state. Continue to stick to PDP and we will reciprocate your love and loyalty.
“You have seen how APC has destroyed this country, destroyed the economy of this country, destroyed your educational opportunities and they have destroyed your job opportunities. APC doesn’t deserve your votes.
“Therefore, we call on you to continue to be loyal to PDP and PDP will be loyal to you. I promise you this.
“We’ve seen what Governor Obaseki has done in Edo State. We’ve seen what Governor Udom Emmanuel is doing in Akwa-Ibom State. We’ve seen what Governor Tambuwal is doing in Sokoto State. Go to any PDP State,you will find developments in education, infrastructure and other sectors but you won’t find anything in APC states.
“Therefore,my brothers and sisters I have come here to solicit for your supports and I promise we will not disappoint you by the grace of God.
Speaking earlier, the national chairman of the PDP, Iyorcha Ayu accused the ruling party, APC of introducing bad policies in the country which is responsible for the crisis and disunity everywhere.
He said,”there is disunity in the country because of the bad policies introduced by APC,”
“My brothers and sisters in Edo State,the People’s Democratic Party is presenting to you 2 in 1. Two outstanding people who know what to do. They have done it before and will still do it again.
“The first one is my brother and friend, former vice-president of this country,Alh Atiku Abubakar and will be ably assisted by performing Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa.
“Our party selected these two people to come and tackle the problem of this country. Vote for them massively and by this time next year,you will see the difference and the difference will be clear.
“They will tackle insecurity, educational problem, infrastructural deficits, economy deficiencies and there will be joy for everybody.
“We thank Edo Governor and the people for accepting us. God bless you all”.