A founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from Oyo State, Chief Alhaji Yekini Ayoade Adeojo, has appealed to the party’s leaders and stakeholders to put aside their differences and work towards a common goal.
Adeojo, a former PDP National Leader and Deputy National Chairman, expressed his concerns about the ongoing crisis within the party, stating that it has denied the PDP deserved victories. He urged all current and former governors, leaders, and stakeholders to work together to actualize the party’s mission of recovering and rebuilding Nigeria.
The PDP elder statesman also emphasized the need for the party to reunite and strategize ahead of the upcoming general elections. He noted that the internal crisis has highlighted the need for unity and cooperation, citing the party’s loss in the Ondo State governorship election as an example.
Adeojo further stated that the PDP has lost focus and that its leaders, stakeholders, and members have strayed from the party’s founding objectives. He called for a reset to reclaim the party’s winning ways, emphasizing the need to strengthen the party, reconcile with aggrieved leaders and members, and welcome back those who have left.
In conclusion, Adeojo appealed to all PDP leaders to support Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts to reposition the party, stating that Makinde is committed to creating a formidable party that can take Nigeria back to growth and prosperity.
The statement reads: “As a national and regional elder, I am compelled to speak on matters affecting the growth of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Drawing from the wisdom of a Yoruba parable, “Agba ki wa loja, ki ori omotuntun o wo,” which emphasizes the importance of elders speaking out on critical issues.
“As a former PDP National Leader, Deputy National Chairman, and founding father of the People’s Democracy Party in Oyo State, I am perturbed by the current rift within the party. I implore all current and former governors, leaders, and stakeholders to work together to actualize the party’s mission of recovering and rebuilding Nigeria.
“The PDP needs to reunite and strategize ahead of the upcoming general elections. I urge all aggrieved governors and leaders to put aside their differences and work towards the party’s objectives. The internal crisis has denied the party deserved victories, and it’s essential that we join hands to enhance our electoral fortunes.
“I am disappointed by the indifference of some party national leaders and governors towards the Ondo State governorship election. Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts were notable, but the party’s loss highlights the need for unity and cooperation.
“The PDP has lost focus, and its leaders, stakeholders, and members have strayed from the party’s founding objectives. To regain our footing, we must strengthen the party, reconcile with aggrieved leaders and members, and welcome back those who have left.
“Governor Seyi Makinde, Nyesom Wike, and other G-5 governors are not enemies of the PDP. Rather, they represent a faction that seeks rotation and power-sharing. This conflict is not unusual in democracy and can be leveraged to strengthen the party.
“The PDP needs a reset to reclaim its winning ways. As a party, we have shown that we can bring relief to the suffering Nigerian citizens. Governor Seyi Makinde is committed to repositioning the party, and I urge all PDP leaders to support him in creating a formidable party that can take Nigeria back to growth and prosperity.
“Let us remember the era of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, when Nigeria experienced political and economic growth under the PDP. As Oyo State residents, we firmly believe that Seyi Makinde is our gift to the nation, and we are confident that he can bring ingenuity and political will to governance. I implore all PDP leaders to support him as we strive to create a better future for Nigeria.”
