PDP S/West Zonal Election: Four Chairmen Back Olafeso, Others For Second Term

By ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA

It was like a victory party as four Chairmen of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from South-West States backed the reelection of Dr. Eddy Olafeso as their Zonal Chairman, as well as other executive members for another term.
The party chairmen from the zone at the PDP secretariat in Abeokuta on Wednesday included Engr Deji Doherty (Lagos); Sikirullahi Ogundele (Ogun); Sunday Olatunde Akanfe (Osun) and Chief Bisi Kolawole (Ekiti) hereby endorsed the candidacy of Olafeso, whom they later raised his hands for approval by the delegates.
At the end of the meeting conveyed by, Ogun State PDP Chieftain and former member of House of Representative, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, the chairmen hereby issued a communique which was jointly signed and made available to newsmen.
The Communiqué read by Lagos chairman, Doherty stated: “We Chairmen in the states of South-West zone, alive to our responsibilities to the party and it’s teeming supporters wish to place on record our deep commitment to its well-being and success at all times.
“It must also be noted that the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde is not in question. It must be noted that each state has its own leaders as politics is local and it’s leadership structure must be respected, but no state is ruled or governed by another.
“It has been established and a decision is taken that the existing zoning formula in the zone for the zonal executives of the party should not be tampered with. 
“Our position is that any other formula for the zone in the south-west will not be acceptable to us.
“We seize this opportunity to let the National Working Committee know that it is nothing but free, fair, transparent and no violence congress is what is acceptable to us and we are ready to comply with all legitimate processes to determine the outcome of the zonal congress.
“The Eddy Olafeso led zonal executive only spent two years from November 2017 till date, should be allowed to complete the very credible job they’ve commenced in the south-west. The team must be allowed to complete their tenure.
“We reject any style of leadership that does not respect democratic norms. Everybody must be carried along for the sake of equity and fairness.
“All we are saying is that we must give peace a chance and allow the south-west take its rightful position in the PDP and Nigeria.