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PDP National Convention: Politicking is Over ~~ Arapaja

PDP National Convention: Politicking is Over ~~ Arapaja|Ojaomonews

October 31st, 2021

Fellow Party Patriots, words can not quantify how much much I appreciate the unprecedented supports received from you before, during and after the just concluded Special National Convention.

Worthy of note is our collective decision to speak in one voice while choosing new sets of people who will through their productive styles of leading rescue Nigeria from shackle and manacle of oppression.

Understandable, we are in human institution where premium is placed on democracy, contest will come, winners would emerge while administrative and politics works commence.

Permit me to state th

at, politicking is over and it is time to set aside our differences while we wholeheartedly work for the our party.

We must however begin to appraise all the past events while we activate all necessary machineries on our journey to have formidable party with one mission to rescue our dear country.

Special appreciation to all his excellencies and most importantly, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his belief in me. I promise never to deviate from our party collective core values. The trust he has in me shall always be justified InshaAllah.

While i wish everyone hitchfree journey to their respective destinations, it is my joy to emphasize that it’s time to rescue Nigeria.

Thank you all for your supports, we shall not take it for granted.

Signed

Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja

Deputy National Chairman South elect

National Convention: PDP S'West ZEC Commended Gov. Makinde, Rally Support For Arapaja, Ologunagba And Setonji

National Convention: PDP S'West ZEC Commended Gov. Makinde, Rally Support For Arapaja, Ologunagba And Setonji

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By Jide Ojaomo, Ibadan

October 26th, 2021

BEING THE COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF PDP SOUTHWEST ZONAL EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD TODAY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021 AT BODIJA ZONAL SECRETARIAT, IBADAN, OYO STATE.

The South-West Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), met today, deliberated on critical issues bothering on development and cohesion in the party, particularly, on the forthcoming National Convention and resolved as follows:

1) We acknowledged that Three (3) National Working Committee positions were zoned to the west and duly micro zoned by the Zonal Caucus among the 3 blocks consistituting the region. i e; Lagos and Ogun, Oyo and Osun, Ondo and Ekiti, respectively.

2) That after much deliberation, we the Southwest Executive Committee hereby support the nomination of Amb. Taofeek Arapaja as the Deputy National Chairman (South).

3. That in line with the decision of our leaders in Lagos and Ondo states, the ZEC also adopted the nominations of Barrister Debo Ologunagba as National Publicity Secretary and Arc. Setonji Koshoedo as Deputy National Secretary, respectively.

4) The ZEC commended the leadership of Oyo state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his God given wisdom which he has conspicuously deployed in steering the ship of the party in quest to returning the party to its winning streak.

5) Thank You.

Signed;

Chief Sanya Atofarati

PDP Southwest Zonal Publicity Secretary

26/10/2021

The Man Called 'ARAPAJA'

The Man Called 'Arapaja' -Ojaomonews

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October 23rd, 2021

by Jide Ojaomo

William Shakespeare says: "Be not afraid of greatness. some are born great. some achieve greatness, & others have greatness thrust upon them."

Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja a thorough bred and grassroot politician was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Oladimeji Oladejo arapaja of Kudeti/Idi Arere, Ibadan, Oyo State on the 10th November, 1958. Young Taofeek Arapaja started his education career at Ibadan Public Day School, Kobomoje, Ibadan between 1966 and 1972. He proceeded to Lagelu Grammar School, Agugu, Ibadan between 1973 and 1978. While there, he was the President of the Muslim Students' Society (MSS).

His father, Pa Ladimeji Oladejo who died on the rostrum during a Presidential campaign rally for late Chief Obafemi Awolowo at lwo, in the old Oyo State delayed his study abroad earlier, fixed for January, 1980.

He thereafter travelled to the United Kingdom where he obtained a Diploma in Marketing from the Institute of Marketing. He also obtained a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Wales, Institute of Science and Technology and equally bagged a Masters Degree in Business Administration (Finance & Marketing) from University of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom in December, 1986.

Ambassador Arapaja returned to Nigeria in February, 1990 and observed his one year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the Aluminium Rolling Mills, Ota, Ogun State.

Like his late father, he joined the murky water of politics in November, 1991 when he was elected National Delegate (Wards 1 & 2) in the then Ibadan Municipal Government (IMG). The following year, he aspired to contest for the House of Representatives election under the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) but was asked to step down by the leaders of the said party. He was later appointed as part time Commissioner in the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission in September, 1992. He held the position till November, 1993 when the political structures were truncated by the then military government.

In March, 1996, he was elected as the Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government under the zero party. He was re-elected as the Executive Chairman on the platform of Democratic Party of Nigeria (DPN) in 1997 and by November of the same year, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ibadan Local Government Properties Limited.

In May, 2003, Ambassador Arapaja was elected into the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja to represent Ibadan South East/Ibadan North East Federal Constituency where he served as the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Transport and Leader of Oyo State caucus in the House of Representatives.

Similarly, in May, 2007, he was sworn in as the Deputy Governor to Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao Akala and during their tenure, he was adjudged as the most loyal and dedicated Deputy Governor.

In July, 2012, Ambassador Arapaja was appointed as the Nigerian Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan by the former President Goodluck Jonathan. His achievements while in Jordan include, ensuring the direct flight between Jordan and Nigeria which had reduced the rigours of the hitherto cumbersome journey of travelers between the two countries. He also facilitated the signing of the Bilateral Air Service Agreement and Economic Scientific and Technical Cooperation Agreement between Jordan and Nigeria.

In April, 2014, Ambassador Arapaja was given yet another Ambassadorial appointment to the Republic of Iraq, Baghdad on concurrent accreditation, thus making him envoy to two countries simultaneously.

While in Jordan, Ambassador Arapaja facilitated the establishment of the Jordan chapter of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) under the supervision of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye with Pastor Sam Nkana as the pastor-in-charge.

In November, 2014, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja was installed the Dean of African Ambassadors to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, an office he held until the 6th August, 2015.

In April, 2021, Ambassador Arapaja was elected as the National Vice Chairman (South West) at the zonal congress held in Osogbo in April, 2021, the position he held till he is contesting for Deputy National Chairman people's Democratic Party (PDP) position.

Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja holds the chieftaincy traditional titles as "Asiwaju Bashorun Atunluto of Ibadanland conferred on him by the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Emmanuel Adeyemo Operinde 1. The appellation, "Oluomo of Ibadanland" was added to his nomenclature by his late political godfather and generalissimo of Ibadan politics, High Chief Lamidi Ariyibi Adedibu in 1996.

While serving as Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Ambassador Arapaja was conferred with honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Civil Law Honoris Causa) by the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

Ambassador Arapaja is a member of reputable institutions such as the Institution of Marketing and International Association of Book-Keepers. He is married and the marriage is blessed with children.

PDP Convention: “My exclusion wrong, but I’ve moved on” – Wale Ladipo

A PDP stalwart in Osun and former National Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo has reacted to his disqualification from contesting for the position of the deputy national chairman (south).

Recall, the Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced his disqualification and two others during the official launch of the 2021 National Convention Logo and Promotional Materials in Abuja.

In his reaction, Prof Wale Oladipo said he was disqualified on the order of the “power that be”.

Part of his statement reads;

“This Press Release is to inform our people in Osun State PDP Chapter and the whole of the country that l have received with shock, the news that l have not been cleared to participate in the convention of the party as the Deputy National Chairman (south) by the Screening Committee due to the observable shenanigans by some “interested powers” that were afraid of my electoral value at the National Convention.”

“They caused a frivolous petition to be written and submitted concerning my activities during the unfortunate crisis that engulfed the party more than 5 years ago!!!”

“The content of the hatchet job remains hazy but the little we know purportedly hinges on the past crisis that our party passed through then. But it is interesting to note that throughout the period, l started with dignity and kept my mind fixated on how the party will progress therefrom.”

“When the final decision was made, l abided by it and stayed by the party which consequently made us deliver on our mandate.”

“At this juncture, it is expediently necessary to reiterate the following facts in sequence order to refresh your memory regarding my activities this far thus:

(1) That when l was the National Secretary, l was never found wanting, but rather performed my duties without blemish up to the point of my exit.

(2) That l have thereafter been performing my roles in terms of responsibilities and privileges.
I have diligently been discharging my responsibilities as a member of NEC of our great party and BoT. I am also a proud member of both the Convention Committee and the PDP e-registration Committee.

(3) That l am also pleased to say that l have been delivering my constituencies constantly to the party.
I have never decamped to any other party or sabotage the interests of the party in any form.

(4) That l have never left the party.
It is therefore funny that those who walked out of convention when we had a sitting President are cleared to contest. To me, this is most abnormal and unfair.
Even then, every power is temporary.
Those who have power today should be conscious of the fact that some people had it yesterday while some other people will still have that power tomorrow.
Power is transient like the effervescence of soda.

“Having the conviction that there will always be a tomorrow, l am not going to bother myself to push this case further beyond this point because l believe in our own course which is first and foremost, to deliver Osun State to PDP and from there to move on as a committed party faithful.

“Though I have a right of appeal, and to seek redress within the confines of the internal mechanism of the party’s constitution, but l am not a desperate politician to go that route since the “power that be today” have apparently decided of what to achieve at the convention, l have no choice than to move on to concentrate on delivering Osun State to PDP in 2022.
We have delivered in the past and we shall continue to deliver.
By the special grace of God, after delivering Osun State to PDP, we will be back stronger and higher.

“Finally, l passionately urge our people to be cool and calm. You must not be discouraged or distracted from the task of delivering Osun for PDP in all our future elections beginning from the 2022 governorship election.

Our Unification Agenda Takes a Step Above SouthWest - Arapaja

Our Unification Agenda Takes a Step Above SouthWest - Arapaja|Ojaomonews

published by Ojaomonews

October 22nd, 2021

In order to bring normalcy back to our fold and after due consultation with party faithfuls, members, leaders and stakeholders, today, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja participated in the screening of all Aspirants for the forthcoming National Convention at Legacy house Abuja.

While Ambassador Arapaja would be aspiring for the post of the Deputy National Chairman of our great party, this ambition is borne out of the great idea of repositioning the Party to greater heights it rightfully belongs like we have started in the Southwest PDP.

Our dearest Governor and Leader of PDP in the Southwest, Governor Seyi Makinde, has really raised the bar of politicking in our nation and we can't do otherwise than to follow his footsteps of all inclusive, purposeful and visionary brand of politics with human face. His supports has been very tremendous and we hope to continuing making him proud.

It's our greatest hope that we shall once again come out Victorious.

Signed

Ibrahim Bamitale

S.A. on Media to His Excellency, Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja.

REVELED: Chairman Buni Backs Ex-Governor Ambode's Faction In Lagos To Weaken Tinubu’s Influence|

The nationwide state congresses of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, which was held on Saturday, experienced a huge setback as a result of divisions within the party.

Ojaomonews learnt that in Lagos State, the ruling party APC had three parallel congresses with one of the factions led by a former governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Bola Tinubu

It was gathered that the national leadership of the party under Yobe State Governor, Mala Buni, recognised Ambode’s faction and his list of executives which is part of a coup and ongoing efforts to weaken the influence of the National Leader of the party, Bola Tinubu.

Top sources revealed that Ambode's faction was sponsored by Buni, who is the Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee so as to weaken Tinubu in his perceived stronghold.

“Lagos APC had three separate congresses; the people elected in Ambode’s faction and congress are backed by Buni. It is a coup against Tinubu,” a top source revealed.

Ojaomonews obtained the list of the state executives elected by Ambode's faction; they are; Beatrice Omotayo Tugbobo, Chairman; Alhaji Dauda, Vice-chairman; Hon. Prince Adedeji Osho, Secretary; Hon. Akewushola Onoyemi, treasurer; Balogun Adekunle Hameed, Publicity Secretary; Youth Leader, Buhari Babajide Jimoh and Woman Leader, Ashafa Salawat.

Others are: Financial Sec, Prince Moruf.A. Anibire; Organizing Sec., Olamiji Alilu; Auditor, Adeosun Iyiola Abiodun; Legal Adviser, Wasiu Adeyemi Sulaimon; Youth Leader, Adelaja Moruf; Welfare Officer, Olusegun Moruf Bello; Ex-officer 1, Ibrahim Misbau Omoniyi; Ex-officer 2, Babatunde Collins Davies.

It was reported last weekend how ailing Tinubu quietly returned to the country after months of extensive medical treatments in the United Kingdom and the United States.

It had also been reported that the APC in Lagos State had sent out a circular to its leaders across the state informing them that the Sunday welcome party being organised for Tinubu would not be held as earlier scheduled.

SaharaReporters had learnt that the APC sent the circular, signed by Alhaji Tunde Balogun (APC State Chairman), and Alhaji Maroun Are (GAC Secretary) to the party leaders believably at the ward and local government levels, without giving a specific reason for the change of plan.

however, it was gathered that the cancellation was due to the exclusive report published by this medium, which forced them to abort it abruptly.

In the circular copied from SaharaReporters, the APC leaders were told that a new arrangement for welcoming Tinubu would be announced later.

“Dear leader/GAC member, you are hereby informed of change in plans/arrival of our National Leader billed for Sunday. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the plans/arrival have been put on hold. A new plan/arrival will be unfolded soon. Sorry for any inconvenience this hold may have caused. Thank you,” the notice had said.

It had reported that Tinubu confirmed that he went through a challenging health crisis, saying his “physiotherapy was gruesome.”

Tinubu said this while addressing members of the House of Representatives northern caucus who visited him in London last Friday.

The former governor, who had been in the United Kingdom for the last three months since undergoing knee surgery, told the gathering, “Because of God and people like you, I am well. It is just the physio (physiotherapy) that is gruesome.”

Since his departure, Tinubu’s London home has become a mecca of sorts as he has been visited by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano),

Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti).

SaharaReporters had reported that Tinubu underwent knee surgery at the John Hopkins University Hospital in Maryland, US.

The APC chieftain, it was learnt, left the US for the United Kingdom on crutches, a few days after the surgery.

Sources close to Tinubu told SaharaReporters that he wanted the surgery in Paris, France but changed his plan after rumours of his death spread in Nigeria.

“Tinubu had his second surgery at John Hopkins University in Maryland recently. He was accompanied by a popular Nigerian doctor in Chicago. He had wanted the surgery in Paris but when rumour was rife about his death, he hurriedly left for Nigeria and went to John Hopkins,” one of the sources had said.

"He left the US for the UK on crutches," another source revealed.

SaharaReporters had on July 31 reported that Tinubu, who has had several medical trips this year alone, had surgery about two weeks earlier and could be billed for another one.

The APC National Leader has been off official and party functions in the country for a while, amidst talks that he is being positioned for the 2023 presidency to succeed the incumbent repressive regime of Buhari.

The APC state congress which held nationwide on Saturday did not hit a crisis only in Lagos but in most states of the South-West.

Earlier today, two persons were said to have sustained injuries from gunshots fired by some unidentified persons who invaded the venue of the state Congress organised by a faction of the All Progressives Congress in Osogbo, Osun State.

The incident happened around 12.50 pm after the congress organised by the Osun Progressives, a faction of APC backed by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, had commenced the process of electing new executives.

A car with about five occupants that were armed with guns was seen driving along Osogbo/Gbongan Road towards the entrance to the venue of the Congress.

The vehicle was eventually prevented from advancing to the entrance to the venue of the Congress held at Ladsol Bus Stop, Ogo Oluwa, Osogbo, by another group leading to an exchange of gunshots between the two groups.

Also, in Ogun state, the Ake palace in Abeokuta was cordoned off by police officers believed to be from the Ogun State Police Command and officers of the Department of the State Security Services.

The officers had allegedly been sent by the faction of the APC loyal to Governor Dapo Abiodun to lock up the venue of the parallel congress of those members loyal to former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, preventing party faithful from gaining access.

Many people believed to have been mobilised for the parallel congress were seen loitering around the palace, and unable to enter the venue.

Meanwhile, the national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress suspended the congress in Oyo over “irregularities”.

PDP State Congress: Arapaja Congratulates new Party officials, Sues for peace and unity

PDP State Congress: Arapaja Congratulates new Party officials, Sues for peace and unity-Ojaomonews

Ibrahim bamitale, Ibadan

October 17th, 2021

The PDP Southwest National Vice-chairman Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja congratulates the newly elected officials in the just concluded State Congress led by Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro.

In a press release signed by his special assistant on news media and publicity Bamitale Ibrahim and made available to news men in Ibadan, "it's imperative for the new leadership of the party to work in order to unify the party across board and work in line with the promise of the Governor by integrating the genuine aggrieved members of the party.

He said, " I appreciate the orderly and democratic manner in which the election was conducted".

It's important we all continue to work together for the success of the party in the forth coming election both at the state level and the national level, he added.

While I would as well congratulate both the returning and new Executives it would be of great value that we all work hand in hand to achieve greatness and continue to support the current administration on delivering the dividend of democracy to all, he further emphasized.

Let's us eschew politics of hatred and continue to be accommodating of each other for our various development.

Ex-Ekiti deputy gov, Lawal, mourns departed PDP leader

Ex-Ekiti deputy gov, Lawal, mourns departed PDP leader-Ojaomonews

By Idowu Adelusi

October 9th, 2021

A former deputy governor of Ekiti State, Dr Sikiru Tae Lawal, has commiserated withe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family in the state over the demise of a founding member of the party, Mr Sanya Adesua, popularity known as Perrow.

Dr Lawal, in a statement made available to journalists at the weekend, described the death of the member of Repositioning Group as shocking and a colossal loss.

The governorship hopeful said; "it is with a deep sense of loss that I received the news of Perrow's death. He was a dependable and active party man.

"Even outside politics, Mr Adesua was loved by all, because he was always ready to assist everyone.

"This is why I commiserate with his immediate family and the entire PDP family. We surely lost the man when his services are still very much needed."

Dr Lawal also commiserated with the people of Ekiti-East, particularly Senator Biodun Olujinmi, and prayed that God would give those left behind by the deceased long life.

Bunmi Adeyanju Commiserate With Ekiti PDP, Describes Late Adesua As Ace

Bunmi Adeyanju Commiserate With Ekiti PDP, Describes Late Adesua As Ace-Ojaomonews

October 8th, 2021

By Jide Ojaomo

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party in Ekiti state, Hon. Bunmi Adeyanju has commiserated with the leaders and members of the party over the demise of Chief Sanya Adesua known as Peeroh.

Chief Adesua who is a strong Member of PDP in Ekiti State died on Friday during a brief illness.

He was a former Commissioner in Ekiti state civil service, an ace journalist and a two-term Director General of Senator Biodun Olujimi campaign organization.

In a statement in Agbado Ekiti, Gbonyin local government, Hon Adeyanju described the death of Chief Adesua as rude chock and irreparable loss to his family, PDP and SBO.

Hon Adeyanju known as Ayanfe Gbogbo Ekiti said the deceased was a kindhearted giver, advocate of peace and lover of all.

He explained that Chief Adesua contributed to the development of those around him and PDP in the state.

Hon Adeyanju noted that the role he played to reposition PDP in Ekiti state was another remarkable one, saying he would forever be reminded by members of PDP in Ekiti state.

The PDP Chieftain prayed God almighty to Grant him eternal rest and give the family he left behind fortitude to bear the loss.

JUST IN: PDP South-South Vice Chairman, Orbih, Others Suspended

JUST IN: PDP South-South Vice Chairman, Orbih, Others Suspended-Ojaomonews

The South-south Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has been reportedly suspended from the party.

It was gathered that the former chairman of PDP in Edo State was suspended for anti-party activities by the Edo North Senatorial Leadership of the party.

The Edo North leadership had earlier passed a vote of ‘no confidence’ on him.

Other suspended executives include the State PDP Vice Chairman, Edo North, Segun Saiki and 5 Local Government Area (LGA) party chairmen.

More details to come…

Ekiti 2022: Aribisala picks PDP governorship nomination form| Ojaomonews

October 7, 2021 by Jide Ojaomo

The National Treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Adewale Aribisala, on Thursday, October 7, obtained the expression of interest form and the nomination form ahead of the June 18, 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State.

The former House of Representatives member stormed the party National Headquarters in Abuja in the early hours of Thursday to obtain the form.

Aribisala makes the fifth aspirant obtaining the form.

Aribasala hails from Odo Ayedun Ekiti, Ikole local government area, Ekiti North Senatorial District.

Aribisala was elected into the Federal House of Representatives between 2007 and 2011 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He elected Aribisala as National Treasurer at the PDP National Convention in December 2017 and the position to end in December 2021.

Aribisala

Ojaomonews.com had earlier reported that four of the aspirants had obtained the forms. They are former governor of the state, Segun Oni; immediate past PDP State chairman, Bisi Kolawole, Repositioning group candidate, Lateef Ajijola and the former General Manager of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), Kayode Adaramodu.

Oni obtained the form on Wednesday, September 22 at the PDP National Headquarters in Abuja while Lateef Ajijola obtained their own on Thursday, September 23. Bisi Kolawole had obtained the form on Friday, September 24 and Kayode Adaramodu also obtained their own form on Friday, September 30.

The forms were sold at N21million made up of N1million for expression of interest and N20million for the nomination form.

Meanwhile, the party had extended the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the Ekiti governorship election.

Ojaomonews.com learned that the closing date for the sales of the forms had been extended from Thursday, September 30 to Thursday, October 14.

In the same vein, the date for the submission of the forms had also been extended to Friday, October 15.

The party further revealed that the screening of aspirants earlier scheduled for Monday, October 11 2021 has been shifted to a new date of Monday, October 18, 2021.

The party advises all aspirants, leaders of the party, critical stakeholders as well as the teeming supporters in Ekiti are to take note and guided accordingly.

The governorship primary election will take place on January 28, 2022.

Ekiti 2022: PDP Repositioning Group Drops Ajijola.

Ekiti 2022: PDP Repositioning Group Drops Ajijola-Ojaomonews

James Oja, Ado-Ekiti

October 3rd, 2021

... Repositioning Group yet to have a candidate for Primaries

October 3, 2021014

A group within the Ekiti state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, Repositioning Group, has clarified that it is yet to elect consensus candidate for the governorship election in the state.

This was made known through a statement by Engineer Alabama Agboola, the group’s chairman.

The statement reads;

It is now a common place news that the Repositioning Group recently held an in- House election purposefully to democratically pick a Gubernatorial candidate to represent our group at the forthcoming PDP gubernatorial primaries coming up in January, 2022.

It will be recalled that three aspirants presented themselves for the election in which Alhaji Lateef Ajijola won more votes than the others. However, the terms of the MOU before the election gave room for the elders’ appeal panel to wade in incase the election conducts and result contravened the gentleman’s agreements among the aspirants.

In line with this, a 5-man appeal committee headed by Rt.Hon.Tunji Odeyemi was set up after one of the aspirants petitioned the group’s leadership with cited cases of malpractices pre and post the election.

After due considerations and investigations of all the allegations as contained in the petition; the Committee’s findings as contained in their report released on the 28th, September. 2021 and signed by all the five-member committee upheld all the allegations as contained in the petition.

To this end, the Repositioning elders caucus had an online conference meeting on September 28, 2021 and adopted all the findings of the appeal Committee as presented.

In view of this, the prepordence opinions of the Elders was that the in-House election held on the 3rd of September, 2021 could not be said to have been held as a true representation of the intention of the organisers ( Repositioning Movement) to bring out a candidate that will represent the group at the forthcoming competitive Ekiti state PDP Governorship primaries.

It has been resolved therefore, that the group is YET To pick any candidate that will participate in the coming primaries. Members are to be calm and continue to trust in the leadership of the group that appropriate steps are being taken urgently to ensure that we choose a candidate to represent the interest of the Repositioning Group in the PDP gubernatorial primary come January, 2022.

In God we trust.

Signed,

Engineer Alaba Agboola.

Chairman

3rd, October, 2021.

Nigeria@61: Arapaja Encourages Nigerians To Keep Hope Alive |Ojaomonews

Nigeria@61: Arapaja Encourages Nigerians To Keep Hope Alive | Ojaomonews

By Bamitale Ibrahim, Ibadan October 1st, 2021

... We must continue to contribute our part to the development of this nation with adequate premium on nationalism and patriotism, PDP National Vice Chairman, Arapaja urges Nigerians

As Nigerians celebrate 61 years of independence PDP National Vice Chairman SW Amb Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja encourage all citizen to keep hope alive and pray for divine intervention on current happening in the country which is far from the principle of our founding fathers.

Arapaja in a press release signed by his special assistant on news media and publicity Bamitale Ibrahim made available to news men in Ibadan, "From all of us in Southwest PDP, we are happy to share the goodwill messages to the good people of this Nation on the occasion of Nigeria’s Independence.

According to the national Vice Chairman "While encouraging all citizens to keep hope alive, and also pray for divine intervention on current happening in the country which is far beyond the principle of our founding fathers. No doubt, their vision is to have a unified country free from tribalism, egotism or fanaticism.

He further stressed that "We must continue to contribute our part to the development of this nation with adequate premium on nationalism and patriotism. With this alone, we can sustain the vision of our founding fathers.

He explained that "We can not overemphasized the need to work and pray, in order to have a nation of our dream. A nation devoid of insecurity, unemployment and financial recklessness.

"Finally, our decision in PDP is to continue to work all round the clock for the development and progress of this Nation in all ramifications is undaunted .

"Happy Independence to everyone.

God bless Nigeria".