Ijebu East, Ogun State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign trail in Ijebu East has encountered intense resistance as frustrated residents, citing worsening economic hardship, have rejected the party’s efforts to rally support ahead of the upcoming local government elections. In several villages across the local government area, videos have surfaced showing angry villagers – including market women and elders – openly expressing their displeasure and skepticism about the electoral process.
In one video, elderly community members and traders are seen confronting the campaigners with shouts of disapproval. “Our votes don’t count,” an elder declared, while another resident added, “The governor will write the results himself.” This scene, echoed across multiple communities, reflects the frustration many feel over the rising cost of living, limited access to jobs, and diminishing purchasing power, issues many hold the APC accountable for.
Eyewitnesses report that APC campaigners in Ijebu East have been met with similar confrontations in other areas of the local government. Villagers expressed deep distrust, suggesting that the campaign promises ring hollow in light of the ongoing economic struggles.
Political analysts have suggested that this intense reaction underscores a significant disconnect between the party and local constituents, who feel neglected in their pleas for economic relief. The reactions in Ijebu East, a key region within Ogun State, suggest a growing wave of discontent that could influence the outcome of the local government elections as residents question both party promises and the credibility of the election process itself.
APC representatives have yet to issue an official response regarding the resistance encountered in Ijebu East, but the visible and vocal dissatisfaction points to a challenging road ahead for the party as it attempts to regain trust in the face of public discontent. With the election approaching, the situation in Ijebu East raises broader questions about the political and economic direction that citizens are seeking in local governance.
