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FULL TEXT OF ADDRESS DELIVERED BY CHIEF WALE EGUNLETI, OGUN STATE CHAIRMAN OF THE ACTION DEMOCRATIC PARTY (ADP), AT THE OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF RT. HON. DIMEJI BANKOLE, CFR, AS THE PARTY’S GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE
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It is with great joy that I stand before you all today, not just because we are all here to witness this day but because after six years of working relentlessly to build a formidable structure, we can all gather to look upon the fruit of our labour and commend ourselves for a job well done.
When we began our long walk to freedom, we knew that the road ahead would be tough. We were, however, strengthened by our resolve to abide by democratic principles and distinguish ourselves from those who engage in acts which are detrimental to our democracy.
In light of recent events in which primaries by other parties were marred by violence and are even subject to litigation, we in the Action Democratic Party (ADP) have set ourselves apart by conducting primaries in a most peaceful manner, which will remain as a point of reference for years to come.
I commend you all for your commitment and the role you played in making this happen.
I deem it imperative to emphasize that while others have chosen to promote divisive rhetoric, for us in ADP, we believe that Ogun state is one. As a party which believes in inclusion, we went to all local governments of this state consulting our people and seeking their opinion on what matters to them most in a leader. We were told repeatedly that competence, not sectionalism, is the most important quality of all and in answering the call of our people, members of the party unanimously elected Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, a tested and trusted leader whose competence and readiness for the task of effectively governing Ogun state cannot be questioned.
Unconstitutional divisive principles which guide the operations of some political parties should not be a deciding factor for us, and what is happening now in other platforms should serve as a lesson to us all to eschew sectionalism and politics of bitterness.
We are all witnesses to how Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, despite his young age, competently presided over the affairs of the House. He took over the reins of leadership at a period when the House was enmeshed in turmoil and not only stabilised the House, but also completed his term; something which, at that time, was an unprecedented feat.
His contributions to infrastructural development within the state are also there for all to see; as Speaker, he attracted projects not just to his immediate constituency, but also to areas outside of it.
I hereby call upon you all to abide by the founding principles of this party by never taking our people for granted, as you return to your respective domains and canvass support for candidates running on the platform of the Action Democratic Party.
I now present to you our governorship candidate for 2019, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, CFR.
