Biodun Collins Ogundipe, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor of Ogun State, has accused Nigerians of choosing inept politicians to the position.
He cautioned that the nation’s developmental issues are the result of inadequate governmental leadership.
He reportedly said this on Monday during a media engagement in Abeokuta.
He counseled Nigerians to put ability, capacity, and character ahead of party loyalty, money politics, and ethnic feelings and to quit choosing idiots to serve as governors.
He maintained that voters frequently choose people who lack vision, expertise, and the ability to rule, which is why many governments are underdeveloped.
He urged Nigerians, particularly young people, to carefully consider candidates before the 2027 elections and cast their ballots for leaders who have a proven track record and clear development plans.
“Forget about all these guys who will come and campaign to you and tell you not to worry; when that day comes, you grab it, run away, and steal it,” he stated. Those days have passed.
“You should have no business in the twenty-first century voting for someone or people who cannot demonstrate their track record in the private sector or even in their own business if they continue to use such campaign slogans and fail to explain how they hope to improve your life, the lives of your children, and the lives of future generations.
They will say, “I run a business, sir. Come and show us how you have turned over that business so we can know that we are entrusting you with the allocation and resources of this state.” We are unable to even confirm people’s track records.
He claimed that the state government does not give a damn about the people at the grassroots level and that governance is about people.
Ogundipe further maintained that efficient police in the twenty-first century is fueled by intelligence collecting, prediction, prevention, and quick response, and that modern security management extends beyond the deployment of armed people and weaponry.
“Ask them about their state template; there needs to be a blueprint.” No, securing lives is not about purchasing armored tanks or carrying firearms to pursue criminals after the crime has been committed. As you can see, you elect dullards to be governors.
“They spend billions on armored tanks and patrol cars when artificial intelligence-driven solutions can solve the problem,” he continued.