Members and loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure were filled with excitement following the declaration of Hon. Dare Aliiu to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing the federal constituency in the next general election.
Hon. Aliiu made the announcement during a meeting with selected party leaders drawn from different wards across the constituency.
The gathering brought together key stakeholders and grassroots leaders to deliberate on the future of the party and preparations for the forthcoming elections.
Addressing the party leaders, Hon. Aliiu expressed gratitude for their continued support and encouragement, noting that his decision to join the race was driven by the desire to further serve the people and contribute meaningfully to the development of the constituency.
His declaration was met with loud applause and jubilation from party faithful who described the moment as a welcome development for the party ahead of the polls.
Many individuals who have previously benefited from his humanitarian support and community assistance were also present at the meeting.
They expressed happiness over the news and commended him for his consistent commitment to helping people at the grassroots level.
According to several supporters at the gathering, Hon. Aliiu remains the most qualified candidate among those interested in the seat, citing his leadership qualities, accessibility, and record of service to the community.
“We believe he is the most qualified among the aspirants. He has always been there for the people, and we are confident he will represent us well,” one of the party leaders said.
The supporters also offered prayers for his victory, expressing hope that his ambition would bring effective representation and greater development to the constituency.
Political watchers say the declaration has further energized party loyalists in Akure, many of whom have already begun mobilizing support ahead of the party primaries and the general election.
