The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee in Ekiti State, Dare Adeleke, has vowed to reconcile and unite all members of the party, while restoring confidence in the party within the state.
Adeleke made this commitment during the inauguration of the newly constituted caretaker committee in Ibadan on Sunday.
The event was officiated by the party's Southwest National Vice Chairman, Kamarudeen Ajisafe, and attended by party stalwarts from the six Southwest states. Adeleke assured that all factions within the party would be brought together, emphasizing the committee's readiness to get to work immediately.
"Our all-inclusive agenda will include party discipline, reconciliation, unity, welfare, teamwork, and renewing confidence in the party," Adeleke said. He also promised to ensure "a smooth transition of the party leadership to Ekiti PDP leaders through the conduct of credible congresses as directed by the party at the national level."
The immediate past chairman of Ekiti PDP, Alaba Agboola,who officially handed over to Adeleke during the occasion, stated that strengthening the PDP to win elections in the state would require the collective efforts of all members.
Ajisafe, who inaugurated the committee on behalf of the National Working Committee, expressed confidence in the newly constituted committee's ability to harmonize, reposition, and lead the party to victory in the state.
Speaking at the event, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, urged the Ekiti Caretaker Committee members to seize the opportunity to restore the party's reputation.
The PDP Southwest Publicity Secretary, Sanya Atofarati, commended the leadership of the PDP under Governors Seyi Makinde and Ademola Adeleke for providing the enabling environment for the party to thrive in the region.
Atofarati noted that the appointment of the 22-member committee, headed by Adeleke, was carried out in accordance with the provisions of Section 21(2) (a-b) of the PDP constitution.
The members of the caretaker committee include Dare Adeleke (Chairman), Ayodele Joshua, Mr Agbetuyi Joshua, Olonila Benjamin, Mrs Mojisola Omotosho, Mrs Modupe Oke, and Mrs Bosede Ayodele, among others.
With the inauguration of the caretaker committee, the PDP in Ekiti State is poised to embark on a journey of reconciliation and unity, with the ultimate goal of winning elections in the state. The committee's all-inclusive agenda and commitment to party discipline, welfare, and teamwork are expected to restore confidence in the party and lead to a smooth transition of leadership.
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