Adeleke, Oyinlola, other PDP Leaders in Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has rushed to meet with the former Governor of the State and ex-national Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Olagunsoye Oyinlola a few days after the immediate past Governor of Osun State and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola Rocked the Okuku country home of Oyinlola in the occasion of the 2023 Christmas celebration.
Recall that The Round Table reported that the Adeleke's camp was unsettled with Oyetola's erudite visit to the Oyinlola on the Christmas day.
A week after the Christmas day meeting between Oyinlola and Oyetola, Governor Ademola Adeleke for the first time since he became Governor of the state about 13 months ago, rushed to meet with Olagunsoye Oyinlola and the majority of PDP elders in the state who have been administratively sidelined by his administration from inception.
Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola
Among the PDP Leaders in Osun State present at the Tuesday Night meeting was the former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Shuaib Oyedokun; former National Secretary of the party and former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and the 1999 governorship candidate of the PDP in Osun State and third republic Senator, Oluwole Alabi; the state Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun; Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Lere Oyewumi; Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye; South West Zonal Vice Chairman nominee, Kamar Ajisafe, State chairman of the party, Sunday Bisi and other critical leaders of government and the party.
Top of the agenda that was brought to the table by Governor Adeleke were pledges for reconciliation and promises to bring forth “a new PDP where all members have a sense of belonging for collective success.” Even this is coming after the administration has shared all the Executive positions in the state and the party among its loyalists.
Giving feedback account of the meeting, spokesperson of the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement released after the meeting quoted participants at the meeting to have, respectively, hailed the Governor:
Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola
He said, “Former Governor Oyinlola who affirmed his faith in PDP as an elder of the party said he is proud of Governor Adeleke’s approach to governance as well as his remarkable records of service delivery since assuming office.
“Mr Governor, we are proud of you. You represent us and the party well. Reports from the streets speak volumes of your good performance”, the prince of Okukuland affirmed.
PDP elder, Alabi who will clock 80 years in March said the Governor has proved naysayers wrong by his spectacular delivery across the sectors in the last 12 months.
“Let me be frank. I misjudged you. You proved to me and others that you are up to the task, that you know your onions, that you understand the needs of our people and you can deliver democratic dividends.
“I follow your activities closely. I can confirm that you are performing. Politics apart, you are Mr Performer people are calling you. Your records have rebranded the PDP. Our task is to now close ranks and provide full party backing for your grade A governance”, Alabi posited.
“In his frank remarks, the former National Deputy Chairman of the party, Alhaji Oyedokun said Governor Adeleke has discharged his mandate in the best interest of the people, explaining that “ we cannot deny your great performance. On the streets, your positive hands are noticeable.
“As a long-time political actor and as an elder of note locally and nationally, I affirm that you have given the party good records to campaign on. People are thrilled by your person and your brand.
“You dance to deliver democratic dividends. You praise the Lord as you upgrade infrastructure and take care of workers’ welfare. What we need next is to close our ranks and unite behind your government as a true peoples’ government”, Chief Oyedokun who just lost his wife noted.
“Governor Adeleke at the strategic meeting appreciated the party elders for their positive review of his administration, noting that those kind words coming from the caliber of such leaders further encouraged him to do more.
“I thank our elders for these kind words. Whatever success we have recorded is by God’s grace and people’s support. I am encouraged to devote my time to continue to serve the people.
Ademola Adeleke
“I am committed to further opening the doors of government and party to all party members. We seek the Governorship and God granted our prayers. So the past is gone, the present and the future are the focus. I value all party members, especially our elders. We will do all that is necessary to ensure an inclusive government committed to public service.
“I trust our party chairman, Hon Bisi, will do the needful. To all party men and women, be rest assured that as we raise the profile of the party, we will ensure a new PDP where all members have a sense of belonging for collective success,” the Governor noted.
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Published 1/5/2024 2:28:52 AM