By Seyifunmi Odunuga
New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Thursday officially unveiled Engr Popoola Joshua and Alhja Atinuke Adesope as its governorship and deputy governorship candidates respectively in Oyo State.
They said the party is ready to restled power from governor the Seyi Makinde’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led administration in the state.
Speaking at the event, held at Liberty Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, the NNPP gubernatorial candidate said people in the state are tired of PDP, adding that the party would rescue people from their current predicaments of oppression.
Popoola promised security of lives and property, employment for the youths, a stable economy and dividends of democracy if voted as the governor of the state.
He, however, urged people of the state not to be deceived by money-bag politicians, saying they should vote according to their conscience.
“Oyo people want a new government. God will use me for good things in Oyo State. And we shall not be an ingrate as some people have done.”
“This is a critical time in our state, government and power must return to the people, it’s time the entire citizen of the state experience true democracy and government that works in their favour.”
“We are determined to restore our state to its rightful place as the pacesetter, election is not just about us, it is more about the future of our children and our dear state because our people deserve better.”