The Oyo state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has confirmed cracks among leaders of the coalition agreement which produced Governor Seyi Makinde in the last governorship election in the state.
The party also added that it is still committed to the coalition agreement noting that it “understands that there might be resolvable minor understanding among few leaders within the coalition arrangements based on their individual philosophy, values and principle.”
This was made known in a press release by the Publicity secretary, Bimpe Adelowo, on Wednesday in Ibadan, a copy which was obtained by insideoyo.com
Read the full release of below:
AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC)
OYO STATE CHAPTER
PRESS STATEMENT
RE: AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) OYO STATE REMAINS INTEGRAL PART OF THE COALITION GOVERNMENT IN OYO STATE
The facts, claims and conclusion set out in the press statement issued by Senator Oluwafemi Lanlehin, our gubernatorial candidate and face of ADC in the coalition arrangement and rejoinder issued on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde by his Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters on 2nd July, 2019 regarding the withdrawal of Senator Lanlehin from coalition government in Oyo State have necessitated our party’s intervention through this press statement.
ADC as one of the coalescent parties that formed the current government in Oyo State wishes to express its concern on the press statements issued by both its gubernatorial candidate and Oyo State Governor regarding the coalition arrangements and reactions trailing the said statements.
As matter of public interest, ADC first of all, is still committed to coalition arrangements as an integral part of Oyo State Government.
ADC understands that there might be resolvable minor understanding among few leaders within the coalition arrangements based on their individual philosophy, values and principle; however, this does not in any way suggest breakdown of the coalition arrangement.
ADC has thus far taken a responsible and responsive urgent measure to nip the situation in the bud to rest and step down the disagreement which provoked the withdrawal of Senator Oluwafemi Lanlehin from coalition government.
This is not the time to trade blame, but a period of sober consolidation of strength of the forces that terminate the reigns of the inhuman and tyrannical government of APC in Oyo State.
We therefore appeal for calm among all the leaders and urge them to give peace a chance in the interest of numerous followers and general public.
ADC hereby wish to use this medium to appeal to His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde to forthwith continue with the lofty idea of implementation of coalition agreement on other appointments across boards (Senior Special/Assistants, Special Assistants, Executive Assistants, Boards and Parastatals, Local Governments inclusive).
We equally appeal to the general public and teeming members of the coalescent parties to see themselves as one in this struggle and desist from heated, rhetoric and caustic accusations.
ADC at this juncture, reiterates its total commitment to the coalition government in Oyo State and it equally assures everyone that it remains an integral part of the coalition government in Oyo State.
Thank you all.
Signed
Barrister Bimpe Adelowo
Acting Publicity Secretary
ADC, Oyo State
