An aspirant for the Ekiti North Senatorial District, Otunba Oluwadare Owolabi has expressed deep gratitude to residents following the conclusion of a week-long tour of all 56 wards in the district, describing the support received as a powerful statement of readiness.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the aspirant said the tour ended in Ikole Local Government with massive turnouts across Wards 1 to 6 and other wards in the LGA.
“Everywhere we went, our people came out in their numbers with love, with hope, with prayers, and with a belief in this movement we are building together,” the statement read.
The aspirant thanked elders, youths, women, and supporters for their blessings, prayers, encouragement, and solidarity, noting that their support has strengthened, sustained, and humbled him.
Outlining the next steps, the aspirant confirmed plans to collect the nomination form in the coming week, complete the process, and submit it to the party secretariat ahead of screening and the primaries scheduled for 20 May.
“This aspiration is bigger than one man. It is a collective dream. It is the hope of our people. It is the voice of Ekiti North rising,” he stated.
He called on supporters to sustain momentum, stressing that “this is not the time to slow down. This is the time to press forward,” and appealed for continued prayers, encouragement, and support.
The aspirant, who is seeking public office for the first time, said he approaches the contest “with humility, courage, and a sincere desire to serve our people.”
“Together, we have started something special. Together, we must finish strong. Together, we will make history,” the statement concluded.
