The Director-General of the Oyo State Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Governorship Campaign Council has described attempts by the opposition to misrepresent the turnout at Saturday’s APM campaign flag-off in Oyo town as a sign of desperation.
In a statement on Saturday, the DG said the opposition was jittery and resorting to deceiving the public, contrary to what was witnessed at the Durbar Stadium.
“Contrary to the false narrative being peddled, the pictures from the event speak for themselves. The crowd, enthusiasm and overwhelming participation of party faithful and supporters tell a different story from the misleading reports of scanty attendance,” he said.
He accused the opposition of relying on lies and deliberate misinformation whenever reality does not favour their narrative.
“Unfortunately, this is becoming a familiar pattern with them: lies, deceit and deliberate misinformation whenever reality does not favour their narrative. Politics should be about issues, ideas and the confidence of the people, not manufacturing falsehoods to discredit others,” the statement added.
The DG expressed optimism over the growing grassroots acceptance of the party, saying he was encouraged by the enthusiasm and commitment shown by supporters at the flag-off.
“The people of Oyo State deserve better than propaganda. The pictures speak louder than their lies,” he said.
He concluded with the party’s slogan: “APM – RESET NIGERIA. NIGERIA FIRST!”
