Seven months after the conduct of the March 9 Governorship Election in Oyo state, the Candidate of All Progressives Congress, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu, has pledged to champion and support the state executive of the party in reuniting aggrieved members back to the progressive fold.
Oloye Adelabu stated this during the thank you visit to the people of Ibarapa land for their commitment and support given to him earlier, during and after the poll.
According to him, despite the result announced by the electoral body, he felt Ibarapa zone remains one of the political stronghold quarter of the progressive in Oyo state hence the need to appreciate the party members and entire people of Ibarapa for their unflinching support.
“I believe I am the best candidate for the APC in the last general election and we are committed to general wellbeing of the people of Oyo state but somehow our mandate was diverted.
“We believe our mandate can be restored by the judiciary which is the hope of the masses hence the need to challenge the election results announced by INEC from the election petition tribunal to the Appeal court”, he stated.
On the reconciliation of aggrieved APC members, Bayo Adelabu adding that this is the high time committed members should put their individual differences aside and work collectively for the interest of the party.
The APC Governorship Candidate maintained that he believed in Party Supremacy and Ideology which should be strictly adhere to by all members for the advancement of the party.
“I am ready to champion and work harmoniously with state executive for the reconciliation of the aggrieved members in the interest of peace and progress of the party”
Bayo Adelabu who is the Grand Son of Late Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu alias Penkelemesi affirming the proposed Mega empowerment programmes across the state to the members in Ibarapa, saying empowerment of the people would continue to be his utmost priority.
He said the newly commissioned Adelabu political headquarters will served as administrative and liaison office while efforts are on going to establish 14 liaison offices to cater for the three Senatorial Districts and 14 federal constituency in Oyo State.
Oyo APC chieftains from Ibarapa Zone who spoke on behalf of others include Apostle Aderonmu, Alhaji Jinadu and Elder Aderenle appreciated the visit of Oloye Adelabu to Ibarapa land in this time of need.
They both claimed that the visit of Bayo Adelabu was a clear demonstration of the love he has for the people of Ibarapa land.
Prior to the end of the meeting, Oloye Adelabu call for a minute silent in honour of a member of APC who lost his life in Ibarapa during the election campaign.
The meeting had in attendance, Former Commissioner in the last administration, Alhaji M.O Laide Abass, Hon Ojerinde , Alhaji Fatai Adesina, Demola Ojo aka Ijaya, Former Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Iyiola Ambali, Alhaji Mufu Adisa (Gbayawu), Alhaji Wale Sanusi and Alhaji Laide Akande.
Other chieftains of APC present include, Elder Dayo Adeola, Chief Babalola, Alhaji Isiaka Asiwaju, Alhaji Tafa SA, Evangelist Olu Abiola, Chief Jimi Agbaje, Samson Dare, Comrade Ojediran Segun, Alhaji Tajudeen, Hon Leke Asela, Hon Olufemi Jacob and former Chairman Ibadan North west Alhaji Adewolu Oluokun among others.
