Ondo PDP rejects Wike faction, pledges loyalty to Turaki-led NWC
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged its loyalty to the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC).
The state party while rejecting the Nyesom Wike-led faction also dismissed claim of a “new congress” being paraded by some individuals outside the letter of the party’s constitution.
The decision of the party was contained in a statement issued on Friday, the Director of Media and Public Communications of the Ondo State PDP, Wándé T. Àjàyí.
According to the duo, the congress being promoted by some desperate individuals remains a nullity, a charade, and a political exercise in futility.
He said that the state party chairman Victor Aisida also noted that the PDP in Ondo is guided by rules, due process, and constitutional order, and no valid congress can be conjured out of illegality, confusion, or personal ambition.
Warning against the activities of the said individuals, the Aisida emphasized that no legitimate State Congress can stand where there have been no valid Ward and Local Government Congresses, and no authentic delegate structure recognized by the lawful leadership of the Party.
The SEC meeting was attended by all Local Government Chairmen of the Party, members of the State Executive Council, and major stakeholders across the State, in a clear demonstration of the unity, strength, and legitimacy of the Ondo State PDP under the recognised Party leadership.
Speaking at the meeting, Eddy Olafeso and Clement Faboyede reassured members that the PDP remains intact, united, and fully prepared for the future, stressing that the Party will be on the ballot and duly elected candidates will emerge under its platform.
Olafeso urged all party faithful across the State to actively key into the ongoing PDP membership registration exercise, describing it as a vital step toward strengthening the Party’s base and repositioning it for the tasks ahead.
The leaders also encouraged all aspirants to remain steadfast and continue their grassroots consultations and mobilization, expressing confidence that the PDP remains the most viable political platform in Ondo State and that victory is not in doubt.
He further appreciated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, for his steadfast leadership, courage, and consistency in providing direction for the Party at a critical time.
The Ondo State PDP therefore urges its members, supporters, and the general public to disregard the noise and distractions being orchestrated by those who have chosen the path of illegality and confusion.
The party remains united, focused, and fully aligned with the recognized national leadership, and will not be distracted by the antics of political merchants seeking relevance through illegitimate means.
Party leaders present at the meeting were Eddy Olafeso, Member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and former National Vice Chairman (South West), former state chairman, Clement Faboyede, as well as Tunde Akindehin and other prominent stakeholders of the PDP.
