The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday, on issues bothering on unity within the party, as well as position sharing, among others.
The meeting, which held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, reiterated the resolve of the party to embrace the principles of equity and fairness in the distribution of positions in the party.
The Deputy National Chairman of the party, Elder Yemi Akinwonmi, who presided over the meeting, said the leaders had resolved to build “an indivisible, united and strong PDP.”
The PDP, in a statement by Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, indicated that the meeting was attended by Governor Makinde; former governor of Osun State, Prince Olugunsoye Oyinlola; former Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayo Fayose; his predecessor, Segun Oni; as well as a former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode George, among others.
The communique issued read in part, “The leaders of the PDP South-West, from the six states of Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo and Osun, met today, 19th June, and discussed extensively on various issues bordering on the unity, oneness and togetherness of the South-West PDP.
“That the PDP South-West should remain an indivisible, united and strong entity under the PDP’s umbrella.
“That positions zoned to the South-West should, henceforth, be fairly and equitably shared within the various states/sub-zones of Lagos/Ogun; Ekiti/Ondo and Oyo/Osun to create a sense of belonging in the states/sub-zones.
“That rotation of the various positions amongst the states/sub-zones will create a higher sense of unity, togetherness and fairness among the various states/sub-zones.”
