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PDP's Olabode George Charges Candidates to Challenge Status Quo in Lagos State

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Lagos State is bracing for its local government elections on July 12, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sharpening its claws in a bid to take on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). PDP's former Deputy National Leader, Chief Olabode George, has rallied his party's candidates to be bold and challenge the APC at its stronghold, boasting that PDP is an "Iroko tree" that would not be uprooted in the country. George also criticized the APC for being a "congregation of strange bedfellows" and queried its achievements, urging the party's supporters to rely on Almighty God for guidance. The PDP candidates are banking on divine intervention and the goodwill of the people to secure a win, with some party stalwarts expressing optimism that the election is "winnable."

Key Takeaways:

  • PDP's Chief Olabode George has charged the party's candidates to be bold and challenge the APC at its stronghold in the Lagos State local government elections.
  • George compared the PDP to an "Iroko tree" that would not be uprooted in the country, emphasizing its resilience and strength.
  • He criticized the APC for being a "congregation of strange bedfellows" and queried its achievements, urging the party's supporters to rely on Almighty God for guidance.
  • The PDP candidates are bankrolling their campaign on divine intervention and the goodwill of the people, with some party stalwarts expressing optimism that the election is "winnable."
  • George also highlighted the suffering of millions of people in the country, particularly the younger generation in the north, who are now revolting against the lack of job opportunities.
  • The PDP is banking on the support of its former Deputy National Leader, Chief Olabode George, who is expected to join the campaign efforts as much as possible.

Statistics:

  • Lagos State is scheduled to hold its local government elections on July 12.
  • The PDP is facing off against the ruling APC in the election.
  • Chief Olabode George compared the PDP to an "Iroko tree" that is 100 years old and considered indestructible.
  • Millions of people in the country, particularly the younger generation in the north, are suffering due to lack of job opportunities.
  • The PDP claims that the APC is a "congregation of strange bedfellows" that is not performing well in the country.
  • The APC has been criticized for its performance in economic indices, which are worse compared to the time when the PDP was in government.

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