From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
The presidential candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the 2027 general election, Hon. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, has declared that his administration will abolish poverty and secure the country if he is elected president.
Omoaje made the declaration on Saturday while launching his presidential campaign in Ede, Osun State.
The campaign launch, held at Babanla Agate Ward, his home ward in Ede, was preceded by special prayers led by Islamic scholars, Christian clerics, and traditionalists.
The ceremony attracted top politicians, captains of industry, unionists, artisans, and traders from across the country. It was presided over by AA national leaders, including the party’s Osun State chairman, Kazeem Araoye.
Addressing supporters, Omoaje said his determination to abolish poverty and tackle insecurity remained central the his presidential ambition.
He expressed optimism that he would win next year’s presidential election, noting that his administration would focus on economic prosperity and the fight against corruption.
The AA candidate said his agenda covered all sectors of the economy and that he was determined to end the economic crisis ravaging the country.
He reiterated his plan to ensure that all youths in the country were gainfully employed, adding that his government would be guided by his party’s core values, which center on promoting the welfare of the masses.
Omoaje assured Nigerians that his administration would fight insecurity to a standstill and ensure that citizens could sleep with both eyes closed wherever they were in the country.
He also disclosed plans to reduce the number of ministers and political appointees if elected, stressing that he would appoint only Presidential Liaison Officers in all 774 local government areas to bring governance closer to the people.
According to him, all roads would be classified as federal roads to ensure there was no discrepancy in infrastructure development anywhere in the country.
Omoaje said major campaigns would soon be held across the country’s six geopolitical zones, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as he solicited the support of the masses for his bid to become the next president.
