*PDP leaders storm Ibadan to unite Ondo gladiators
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will reclaim Ondo State from the All Progressives Congress (APC) come this November governorship guber election.
Speaking at a meeting of PDP leaders from the South-West geopolitical zone in Ibadan on Monday to kick-start the process of reconciling PDP stakeholders in Ondo state, Gov Makinde said PDP family are now speaking with one voice.
He stressed that the PDP governorship candidate, Mr. Agboola Ajayi and other parties would team up to ensure that the party has a strong showing at the polls, adding that , all PDP leaders and stakeholders from across the six South-West states are behind the Ondo PDP candidate.
“Our candidate H.E Agboola Ajayi is here and the first step forward for us is to reconcile all the tendencies in Ondo State. This is because once we have a unified PDP in Ondo State, we have a path to the Alagbaka Government House”, he said.
Engr Makinde added, “To God be the glory, we have spoken as one family. Our candidate has also been able to key into that process. So, for us, people should expect a very strong showing from the PDP in Ondo State in November by the grace of God.’
” With our leaders from across the South-West standing behind our candidates in the state, I think it is a strong signal to the present occupier of the Ondo Government House. The PDP is coming and it will happen.”
Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke while speaking said the South-West PDP came together to deliberate on the affairs of the party regarding the forthcoming election in Ondo State, adding, “As you can see, everyone is happy as it is a family affair.”
” We came over to Oyo State to meet with our brother, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, to deliberate on the PDP affairs as touching Ondo State.Of course, we congratulate our brother, Agboola, who won the primary, which went very well. Everybody now knows that PDP is a democratic party because we followed due process”, he said.
Gov Adeleke added, ” We also want to begin the reconciliation process, because we know some people are upset and we believe our leaders will go back home to bring everybody together. Even Governor Makinde and I would be invited to Akure to see how we can move forward in the state ahead of the election in November”.
“Of course, we congratulate our brother, Agboola, who won the primary, which went very well. Everybody now knows that PDP is a democratic party because we followed due process.We also want to begin the reconciliation process, because we know some people are upset and we believe our leaders will go back home to bring everybody together.
” Even Governor Makinde and I would be invited to Akure to see how we can move forward in the state ahead of the election in November.”
The PDP governorship candidate, Mr Agboola Ajayi, described the PDP as a formidable party in Ondo State, and that all PDP members are one family and that they will deliver the state to the PDP fold in the November election.
“The leaders have spoken. They are leading and we will follow. I thank them for their massive support, especially the two South West governors; Governors Seyi Makinde and Adeleke.
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