The African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday in Abuja introduced a Certificates of Return to Ambassador Oluwadare Patrick Bajide as its flag bearer for the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State.
Performing the ceremony on behalf of the Nationwide Chairman, Senator David Mark, the Deputy Nationwide Chairman, Babachir Lawal, North East, mentioned Bajide’s emergence signaled the occasion’s dedication to “rescuing Ekiti from decay, infrastructural deficit, and deepening poverty.”
Lawal urged different aspirants and occasion stakeholders within the state to shut ranks and work collectively for victory.
“We’re charging all stakeholders to hitch arms as a united workforce. This mandate is for the full liberation of Ekiti State,” he mentioned.
Talking shortly after receiving his certificates, Ambassador Bajide expressed appreciation to the occasion management and members for the arrogance reposed in him, noting that he was delighted to be the primary governorship candidate unveiled shortly after the occasion inaugurated its new nationwide workplace in Abuja forward of the 2027 normal elections.
“I would be the first ADC governor after the June 20 election in Ekiti State. I’m assured of victory as a result of ADC in Ekiti is a household dedicated to the belief of a free Ekiti State,” he mentioned.
Bajide vowed to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) within the state, insisting that Ekiti was in dire want of fine governance.
“Our persons are craving for change, particularly in infrastructure and different socio-economic areas,” he added.
“If you’re coming from Kwara State, the second you enter Ekiti State, you start to face the ordeal of dangerous roads. If you’re coming from Ondo State, it’s the similar story. So the persons are on the lookout for someone who will salvage the state of affairs,” he lamented.
The previous Nigerian Ambassador to Canada additionally promised that, if elected, his administration would prioritize the welfare of civil servants by offering enough instruments and incentives to reinforce productiveness.
He additional pledged to revive the state’s agricultural sector, describing it as Ekiti’s conventional {economic} spine.
“Agriculture is our mainstay in Ekiti State. If given the mandate, I’ll revive the sector to make sure it turns into a viable export supply and considerably boosts meals manufacturing,” he mentioned.
