As the Edo State governorship election approaches, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned voters that choosing the All-Progressives Congress (APC) would mean endorsing further hardship. He urged the electorate to reflect on whether the APC has improved their lives or worsened their struggles before voting.

Atiku, in a statement titled "The Clear Choice for a Prosperous Edo State," posted on Facebook, claimed that the APC has led Nigeria into greater poverty, insecurity, and suffering. He criticized the party for raising fuel prices and ignoring the plight of ordinary citizens.

He encouraged voters to reject the APC’s “empty promises” and instead support the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, who he said would build on the achievements of Governor Godwin Obaseki. According to Atiku, voting for Ighodalo would signal a rejection of the APC’s alleged self-serving governance and a commitment to a future of prosperity, dignity, and hope.

Atiku concluded by reminding the people of Edo State that they hold the power to change the direction of their state and that their vote could send a powerful message across Nigeria. He urged them to choose wisely and support Ighodalo in the upcoming election.