Biodun Collins Ogundipe, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor of Ogun State, has charged Nigerians for choosing inept politicians to the position.
He cautioned that the nation’s developmental problems are the result of inadequate state leadership.
He reportedly addressed on Monday at a media chat in Abeokuta.
He counseled Nigerians to put ability, capacity, and character ahead of party loyalty, money politics, and ethnic sensitivities when choosing governors.
He maintained that voters frequently choose people who lack vision, expertise, and the ability to lead, which is why many governments are underdeveloped.
He urged Nigerians, particularly young people, to carefully consider candidates before the 2027 elections and cast their ballots for leaders who have a proven track record and well-defined development plans.
“Forget about all these guys who will come and campaign to you and say don’t worry, when you get on that day you grab it, run away, steal it,” he declared. Those times have passed.
“You should have no business in the twenty-first century voting for someone or people who cannot demonstrate their track record in the private sector or even in their own business if they continue to use such campaign slogans and fail to explain how they hope to improve your life, the lives of your children, and the lives of future generations.”
They will say, “I run a business, sir. Come show us how you have turned over that business so we can know that we are entrusting you with the allocation and resources of this state.” People don’t even have track records that we can check.
He claimed that people are the focus of governance and that the state administration does not give a damn about the people at the grassroots level.
“Ask them for the state’s template; a blueprint must exist.” No, securing lives is not about purchasing armored tanks or carrying firearms to pursue criminals after the crime has been committed. As you can see, you elect dullards to serve as governors.
