SDP presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, Elder statesmen Chief Olu Falae, and former liaison officer to President Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, today witnessed the official commissioning of the party's National Secretariat in Abuja, where they separately vowed that the general elections in 2023 will not be rigged and urged politicians to mobilize voters and run for office.
Particularly, Prince Adewole Adebayo emphasized that Nigerians should stop crying because the SDP has provided the credible alternative that the people have been looking for in order to improve their situation.
Falae, who is now 84 years old, said in a statement following the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new headquarters that while some thought it would be impossible to resurrect the SDP, they were able to do so without resorting to litigation.
“We have a good Presidential candidate in the person of Adewole Adebayo who did not only show the knowledge of law but history, anthropology, architecture and other fields.
“The party may not have a governor today, may not be in Aso rock, but the SDP is getting there, ” Falae said, adding that Nigeria is in crisis as a result of failed leadership.
“Nigeria today is in crisis. You can’t move without being kidnapped. I have been kidnapped for four days on my own farm.
“I traveled to Lagos on foot as a young man without being kidnapped. But at 77, I was kidnapped.
“Controlling government is not controlling party. Ask the parties, what is their philosophy, they don’t know it, they don’t have a plan, that’s why things are getting worse.
"SDP is the only party that can restructure and revive Nigeria. More people will leave the country if things are not put right. More doctors are leaving.
“Politics is about numbers. Bring people to the party and surprise the so-called party because no one will rig the election.
“We have a good chance to deliver Nigeria and help Nigeria from disaster. You have the change to deliver Nigeria, ” Falae said in his words.
Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, an elder statesman, also spoke, saying the SDP should go to the grassroots and campaign, adding that with the new electoral act 2022, no one will be able to rig the election.
Yakasai, who was represented by Adamawa State SDP gubernatorial candidate Dr Umar Ardo, stated that the electoral act made it impossible for anyone to rig the election.
“2022 electoral act is an opportunity for the SDP to make a mark as room for rigging and vote allocation have been tackled.
“What is put in the ballot box is what will be out and announced to the public. Don’t worry about not having governors. Go and talk to the grassroots because they are tired of APC and PDP, they are after alternatives, ” Yakasai stated.
The SDP's presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, stated that what the SDP is bringing to Nigerians is simply the white horse, which represents victory and prosperity.
“Because poverty is ungodly and unnatural. If we don’t fight poverty, it will produce children which is insecurity.
“We are back, 30 years later, to open this office for truth, justice and farewell to poverty.
“If you want to know if I will be a better president, I’ve chosen SDP as a platform and not as a money bag for political parties. I chose a youth banker, Yusuf Salisu Buhari as my running mate.
“SDP has the young person as the national chairman and I am telling Nigerians that the opportunity you have been looking for is here.
“We will go to all the 774 LGAs and wards and deliver victory to Nigerians where Nigerians will have sound medical care, security and education, ” Adewole elaborated.
While delivering the goodwill message of Nigeria's former President Ibrahim Babangida, the party's national chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, urged the party to go and conquer because it was founded during his administration.
“I am happy because one of the parties established during my administration is still alive. Keep hope alive, you can navigate through and bring change, ” IBB said.
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