Barrister Felix Alari, a former Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaint Commission (PCC), has made a significant endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its gubernatorial candidate, Asue Ighodalo, ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, Nigeria. Alari, who was previously associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), cited several reasons for his defection, primarily focusing on what he perceives as the APC’s failure both at the federal level and within Edo State.
In his statement to journalists, Alari criticized the APC’s governance, labeling it as “abysmal” and responsible for the impoverishment of Nigerians during its nine years in power at the federal level. He contrasted this with what he described as the competent governance and commitment to welfare exhibited by the PDP. Alari asserted that the PDP represents a beacon of hope for Edo State in its current challenging times, urging citizens to unite behind the party for a brighter future.
He emphasized the importance of the upcoming election as an opportunity to reject what he sees as the disappointing outcomes of APC governance and to usher in a period of prosperity and progress under the PDP. Alari highlighted the need for Edo State not to become a fertile ground for what he termed the APC’s “monumental failure” both as a party and a government.
In conclusion, Alari called on voters to prioritize the welfare of the state and its people by casting their ballots for the PDP on September 21st, aiming to restore what he referred to as the positive legacy of the PDP’s previous tenure at the federal level.