The candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, Blessing Abegunde, has vowed to pursue his ambition under the party despite the defection of the party’s leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Recall that the candidate of the NNPP in the 2023 presidential election, Kwankwaso defected to the African Democratic Congress with scores of his supporters in Kano.
The governorship candidate declared that he is ready to fly the party’s flag in the election, stressing that he won’t join forces with the erstwhile leader in any political party.
While assuring his supporters that NNPP in Ekiti State is ready for the election, he emphasised his plans to transform the state through proper investment in education, skills development for the youth, provision of social amenities, among others.
The fast-rising young leader, said if elected, his government would provide clean water, healthcare facilities, and better infrastructures across the state.
The governorship candidate expressed optimism that his administration would address the yearnings of the masses adding that a prosperous Ekiti State could only be achieved through concerted efforts.
He encouraged Ekiti people to join hands with him in building a better future for the overall development of the state across all sectors of the economy.
