Folarin, Adelabu commend peaceful APC presidential primary
By Adewale Owoade
Former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, and former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, have commended the peaceful conduct of the APC presidential primary in Oyo State.
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) turned out in large numbers for the exercise held across the state.
Across several wards in Ibadan and other parts of the state, party faithful queued peacefully to cast their votes under the supervision of electoral officials.
Folarin monitored the voting process at Ward 5 in Ona-Ara Local Government Area, where he praised party members for the impressive turnout.
“I have been moving around town, and my observation is that there is appreciation for President Bola Tinubu’s efforts, real and true appreciation.
“Support from the people is truly organic, and I think we are good to go.
“To improve the votes of the president by 35 per cent has always been the target, and I believe we can achieve that.
“The turnout today shows acceptance of the president.
“Truly, things have been tough for some time, but people also understand why things have been tough, and they are prepared to support the president to the end.
“They believe the next four years will be better, and I also believe that it will be much better.
“There is an energy crisis all over the world, but people are prepared to stick with the president due to the capability he has demonstrated.
“The right thing to do is to stick with the president, and we will begin to see real changes in his next term,” he said.
Speaking separately, Adelabu monitored the exercise at Ward 9 in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area.
He described the overwhelming support shown by APC members in Oyo State as a reflection of President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening internal democracy within the party.
“I have not noticed any infraction, irregularity or misconduct.
“There is a peaceful atmosphere, and people came out en masse to ensure that President Tinubu is re-elected for a second term.
“I can tell you that this particular election of Mr President is 100 per cent credible.
“My message to Nigerians is to join the good people of our party and ensure that President Tinubu proceeds to win the general election.
“This is a vote of confidence in the president,” Adelabu said.