A former Appearing Governor of Ekiti State, Tunji Odeyemi, has been elected as chairman of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, through the state congress held in Ado-Ekiti.
Over 1,000 delegates throughout the 16 GAs within the state elected members of the State Working Committee on the congress.
Odeyemi received 936 votes to defeat his challenger, a former state authorized officer of the social gathering, Sunday Olowolafe, who garnered 290 votes.
In his acceptance speech, Odeyemi recommended the social gathering leaders and delegates for his or her assist, noting that the boldness reposed in him wouldn’t be betrayed.
He saluted the braveness and dedication of all of the contestants in the direction of the expansion and progress of the PDP, soliciting the assist of all stakeholders in a bid to reposition the social gathering for achievement through the 2026 governorship election.
“My emergence in the present day shouldn’t be about Tunji Odeyemi. It’s in regards to the PDP household in Ekiti reclaiming its rightful place because the true voice of the individuals, the hope of the frequent man, and the credible different for good governance.
“We should subsequently put behind us the divisions of the previous and give attention to unity, self-discipline, and loyalty to the beliefs of our social gathering.
“Our state, Ekiti, is in dire want of rescue from maladministration, poverty, and neglect. The PDP should rise to this problem and supply the management that our individuals are craving for. We’ll strengthen our grassroots constructions, empower our youths and girls, and guarantee inside democracy the place each member has a way of belonging.
“As your Chairman, I pledge equity, inclusiveness, and transparency in all our dealings. I’ll run an open-door coverage the place all voices are heard, revered, and valued. Along with the State Working Committee, we’ll reposition PDP in Ekiti to win elections and ship dividends of democracy to our individuals.
“Lastly, I name on each member of our nice social gathering to shut ranks. Allow us to communicate with one voice, march with one spirit, and labour with one goal,to return PDP to Authorities Home, Ado-Ekiti, and restore prosperity, dignity, and hope to our individuals,” Odeyemi stated.
