Oyo PDP Crisis: Makinde Assures Of Quick Reconciliation
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured of a quick and true reconciliation within the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He gave the assurance during a meeting of Oyo PDP stakeholders with the PDP National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee, led by former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, at the Government House, Ibadan.
The governor also added that he would address all grievances within the state chapter of the party with a view to making it more formidable and well-positioned for victories in future elections.
Makinde maintained that stakeholders of the party in the state must never allow their grievances to get to the point of destroying the party, urging everyone to put their misgivings behind them.
In attendance at the meeting are former President of the Senate and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim; former governors of Cross River and Gombe states, Senator Liyel Imoke and Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo and former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mulikat Akande-Adeola.
Makinde, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, promised to address all grievances by reaching out to every aggrieved party within a short time.
He said he has been doing what are fair and could promote brotherliness and strengthen the party in the state, noting that since the grievances within the party have persisted, it meant that the party must try again to solve the problem.
The governor called on all sides to unite in the interest of the Oyo State PDP, stating that he has no personal animosity towards anyone and that his desire is to see the party produce more winners in the state in future elections.
Speaking shortly after the meeting, the chairman of the reconciliation committee, Senator Saraki, expressed delight with the outcome of the meeting, which he termed a family meeting of the PDP.
He said the meeting resolved that all stakeholders should work together under the leadership of Governor Makinde to ensure the victory of the PDP in future elections in Oyo State and at the national level.
Saraki commended the stakeholders for what he described as the beginning of a new chapter in Oyo State PDP, noting that Governor Makinde has been doing excellently well in terms of governance.
He said, if the same mileage is achieved in the area of politics, then the PDP will become unbeatable in the state, adding: “As you know, we are here as part of the National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee and we are very happy with what transpired this afternoon here with the PDP family.
“We have resolved that all the party members work closely together under the leadership of our performing governor, Seyi Makinde, and we have asked that all the areas of differences should be put aside.
“They should work towards ensuring that the PDP is victorious, not only in the state but at the national level. I want to commend all our stakeholders who have agreed that today is the beginning of a new chapter in Oyo State.
“I also want to thank the governor as well for the statement that he made that he is a beneficiary of what the party is doing and that he hopes that when he finishes his term, people in the PDP will continue to benefit from it.
“So, everyone here is committed to ensure that PDP continues to work and strive hard. This is the beginning, but we have started the process.
“The commitment has been made by the governor and the stakeholders and this has started materialising because some steps have already been taken today. We are very confident for coming out of it.
“Definitely, there is a new dawn ahead of us here in Oyo State. We know that our governor is performing. In the area of governance, he is doing very well and we are proud to be associated with him.”
The former Senate President added that the efforts being made by his committee are aimed at consolidating on the formidability of the PDP in Oyo State.
The former governor of Kwara State also stated that with the calibre of people that attended the peace meeting, he was sure that a new dawn had started for the party.
“These are not issues that are not surmountable. The governor has made the commitment and we all know him as a man that will deliver by his performance and antecedents. So, we are confident,” he added.
