Osun Governorship Verdict: PDP Goes Spiritual
Ahead the July 5, judgement of the Supreme Court on the Osun governorship election legal tussle, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State organized a prayer session just as no fewer than 50 stalwarts of the Action Democratic Party led by Dr. Dotun Babayemi defected to the party.
Led by religious leaders from the Christian, Muslim and traditionalist fold, hundreds of members of the party converged on the party secretariat along Ikirun road to seek the face of God.
Speaking, PDP National Vice Chairman, (Southwest) Dr. Eddy Olafeso who received Babayemi and others into the party on behalf of the National Chairman, Uche Secondus urged old members to embrace the new members and allow them to function maximally.
Olafeso who expressed optimism that the expected Supreme Court judgement will go in favour of PDP, assured the people of Osun of good governance.
According to him, the Ademola Adeleke led government of Osun State will bring succour to the people through programmes that would have positive impact on the welfare of the people adding that prompt payment of salaries of workers and emoluments of retirees will be put on the front burner.
Speaking, Dr. Dotun Babayemi who was the ADP Senatorial candidate for Osun West senatorial district in the 2019 general elections expressed his commitment to cooperate with old members to build a formidable party.
He noted that PDP is a party that is committed to the well-being of the people adding that this was in tandem with his principle of life abundance for all.
Earlier, the state Chairman of the party, Hon. Soji Adagunodo who extolled the virtues of Babayemi and some ADP members who joined PDP along with him gave assurances of level playing ground for old and new members.
Delivering the goodwill message of Senator Ademola Adeleke who was said to be unavoidably absent, at the event, Adagunodo said Adeleke is committed to the unity of the party.
Adeleke according to him promised an all inclusive government that will give the people of Osun relevance in scheme of things and ensure no section of the society faces neglect.
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