JUST IN: PDP appoints Hon. Ajisafe Kamoru Toyese as national vice chairman for southwest

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the appointment of Hon. Ajisafe Kamoru Toyese from Osun State as the new National Vice Chairman (Southwest).

The appointment comes following the unfortunate demise of the late National Vice Chairman (South West), Hon. Soji Adagunodo, on May 9, 2023.

Hon. Toyese, a lawyer and engineer, previously served as the Deputy Director General of the 2023 PDP Presidential Campaign Organization.

The appointment was ratified at the South West Zonal Executive meeting on January 25, 2024, under the PDP’s constitution.

A statement from PDP spokesman, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, noted:

“A practical political mobilizer, Hon. Toyese brings on board the leadership of our Party a combination of his intellectual aptitude and years of experience, proficiencies and connections at the Local Government, State, Zonal and National Levels of Party and political engagements.

“The PDP is proud of Hon. Toyese’s dedication to the stability, growth and success of the Party, especially in his exceptionally untiring roles in mobilizing massively for the Party at various levels.

“Such commitment is evident in Hon. Toyese’s roles as the Secretary, Campaign Committee for the election of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola as Osun State Governor, Deputy Chairman of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Campaign Committee, Deputy Director General Atiku/Okowa Campaign Committee in addition to other critical assignments including serving as National Delegates in PDP Conventions.

“The PDP congratulates Hon. Toyese on his new assignment and charges him to use the position to further unite, galvanize and energize the Party in the South West Zone while working with other leaders for the continuing success of our great Party.”