S’West PDP Congress: New Executives Emerge • Congress Showcases Unity In Southwest Zone – Makinde.
Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the rancour free process of the just concluded PDP South West elective zonal congress as an ideal democratic practise that should be emulated by other zones and political parties across Nigeria.
The Governor who stated this at the Congress held in Ibadan, described the voting process as a funfair, showcasing the unity and oneness within the South West zone.
Governor Makinde recalled the tension that previously existed in the zone in the last four years, noting that the success of the zonal congress would be a forerunner ahead of the national convention of the party.
Also, Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke said the success of the Congress would be a reference point and a signal of good things to come in the zone, adding that the South West PDP now speaks with one voice.
Announcing the result, former Akwa Ibom state Governor, and chairman electoral committee, Udom Emmanuel announced Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe and Mr Obagunwa Muyiwa unopposed as the chairman and secretary of the party.
Other newly elected officers include; Adeyemo Adetunji( Zonal Treasurer) Yaya Adeleke ( Zonal Financial Secretary) Atofarati Olusanya ( zonal Publicity Secretary) , Bosede Adedibu ( Zonal Women Leader) among others.
In his acceptance speech, the new Chairman, Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe on behalf of the new executives pledged to serve meritoriously.
Delegates from all six South West states, including Chief Bode George graced the event as well as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who monitored the exercise.
