By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde and Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, on Saturday disclosed that party has the capacity to unite Nigeria.
The governor stated this in Ibadan while speaking at the Oyo State PDP congress held at the Open Court of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba which produced Honourable Dayo Ogungbenro as the State Chairman, with Hon. Wasiu Adeleke returned as State Secretary.
Governor Makinde maintained that if given the opportunity to govern the country in 2023, the PDP will end the divisive tendencies in the country and place it on the path of unity and oneness.
According to the governor, going by the way PDP was able to organise itself and unite for the State Congress, in Oyo state, it is glaring that the party has the capacity to unite Nigeria.
” It is historical because this is the first time that we are coming for an elective Congress and the situation is carnival-like. Now, I am sensing the same thing for our National Convention. They should watch out, PDP will unite Nigeria”, he said.
The governor added, ” today, we don’t have much to say. The only thing I will say is that those who said they are aggrieved can see what has happened here today.PDP belongs to all of us. They must come back and get integrated into the fold and we will accommodate them.”
Governor Makinde then called on all members of the party to rally round the new state executives to better reposition the party, adding
that other positions in the party executive remains open to accommodating everyone aggrieved.
Speaking, the Chairman of the Oyo State PDP Congress Committee and Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, lauded Governor Makinde for his sterling leadership, which, according to him, has ensured the sustainability of the PDP in the state.
“I salute the sterling leadership of my brother and friend in Oyo State, Governor Makinde, who has engendered the manifestation of parity in one fellowship and sustainability of PDP in the state” he said.
Governor Ugwuanyi added, “I respectfully acknowledge all the executive leaders of the party here. Your contributions and sacrifices are highly appreciated. I also appreciate the support and solidarity of our teeming supporters.”
“My team and I are in Oyo State at the behest of the National Working Committee of our party to conduct the party Congress. And I am assuring you of a very transparent, free and fair process,” .
The new Oyo State PDP Chairman, Ogungbenro, in his acceptance speech, said the new State Working Committee would work hard to make the party the darling of the entire state.
