By Dare Akogun
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for the Asa/Ilorin West Federal Constituency, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will reclaim its lost glory if the PDP is voted into power in the forthcoming general elections.
Speaking to Journalists in Ilorin on the sidelines of a special prayer organized to commemorate his 43rd birthday, on Sunday, Ajia urged Nigerians to support the party and its candidates in the forthcoming polls, assuring that they would not be disappointed.
Ajia said that the PDP if given the chance to pilot the affairs of this country once more the party will restore the lost glory of the country.
He urged Nigerians to think deep and see where the nation is coming from and where we are today, saying life is meaningless under the APC government.
“The best is about to come. PDP can unite this country, bring back the economy, and restore security. We can provide jobs for our teeming youth. Our women can be empowered. Insecurity will become something of the past if you support PDP.
“Moving towards the 2023 general elections, I urge all Nigerians to think deep and see where we are coming from and where we are today. Life is now meaningless under the APC government. We need to decide on the right thing to do. We all know what Nigeria was when PDP was ruling.
“We all know the rate of the dollars before they took over the power. How much was a bag of rice then? How much was garri and other foodstuff? Today, what is the cost of rice and other foodstuff, and what is the level of insecurity? Can we travel by road with rest of mind? The answer is no.
“We have all seen where we found ourselves. I want to urge everybody that it is not just by feeling the pain, we must all be ready to send out these bad leaders that brought us into this mess. We must send them out in totality. Don’t allow them to hide under the guise of sharing money. APC is APC from beginning to the end. Everything they can offer is what we are getting now.
“I want to urge Kwarans and Nigerians again, to think about those that go to the bed on daily basis without food, those who are sick and cannot get good medical care, think about these and support our party, PDP. We have done it before and we will do it again.
“What was the level of poverty that time? What was the inflation rate then? These are facts. The only alternative is PDP because we have done it before and we will do it again”
Ajia, a philanthropist, who appreciated the attendees at the prayer session for the show of love, specifically thanked the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alhaji Mohammad Bashir; and the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki.
“We all know it’s a tradition in my family house to organise special prayer for me on my birthday, and today I feel special because, every Mallam, every sheikh and traditional leader in Ilorin West and Asa local governments, joyfully, gathered here today. It is a sign of acceptance, love and support.!
“I specially thank the Emir of Ilorin who sent all the Imams led by the chief imam of Ilorin, Imam Imale, Imam Gambari, all the chiefs and Sheikhs. It is a special day for us in Ajia Ogbonde. This meant a lot to us. The massive turnout across the political parties is proof that our party is well loved, and accepted. We are assuring Kwarans that we are prepared and ready to give the best representation they deserved.
The special birthday prayer for the House of Reps candidate held at his family house, Ajia Ogbonde compound in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state.
The chief Imam of Ilorin, Mohammed Bashir, who led the prayer, prayed God to grant Ajia his heart desires.
Ajia later commissioned a billboard, support group office in Magaji Ngeri Constituency, constructed by Hajia Selimata Mustapha, the Iyaloja of Kodi Market, Oja-Oba in support of Mohammed Ajia’s aspiration for 2023 election.
Addressing the Market women and party supporters during the commissioning, Ajia appreciated the love shown to him and the PDP as a party by the Market women.
He assured them of his support in providing financial empowerment to boost their businesses if elected, urging the youth to continue to support the PDP for the benefits of all,
Ajia added that everyone must be involved so as to attain the dividends of democracy.
