The Peoples Democratic Party has declared that it is no more news that the Nigerian electorate has lost confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The Chairman, PDP Caretaker Committee in Oyo State, Hon. Tunde Akogun, said this on Wednesday in Ibadan, the state capital, at the maiden meeting of his committee.
Akogun declared that the chances of the PDP winning the next general election in the state are bright.
Akogun noted that the function of the committee was to deliver the state to the PDP fold from 2019.
He however warned members of the party against unapproved meetings without his approval.
He said: “It is no more news that the Nigerian electorate has lost confidence in the APC-led Federal Government and if we observe the disenchantment caused by recent avoidable controversies in the state, the chances of a united and virile PDP to win subsequent elections in Oyo State is very bright.”
Akogun also declared that the party has fixed its ward congresses for October 21, local government congresses for October 28, while the state congress has been slated for November 4 this year.
While speaking on the importance of the meeting, Akogun said it will help the elected members of the party to take part in the forthcoming national congress.
He warned all the party members not to convey the party’s meeting at the state level without the approval of the appropriate authority of the party, saying whoever goes against the party’s rules will be sanctioned.
Akogun vowed to do everything possible to have a viable and active party acceptable to the masses, adding that the party’s glory will be restored even with the limited time he has.
He said he will ensure free, fair and transparent atmosphere to members in repositioning the party.
He said: “Let me appeal to all of you to give us your sincere and fullest cooperation in order to finish the job successfully and as scheduled.
“Let me warn that on no account should anyone convoke a PDP meeting at the state level without my approval as any such person(s) will be sanctioned.
“On our part, the Secretary and I will do everything possible to have a viable and active party, which will be acceptable to the masses that will restore our lost glory even within this very limited time.
“We will ensure a free, fair, transparent and conducive atmosphere to all members in order to reposition our great party for victory.”
Present at the meeting were ex-Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli; Senator Ayo Adeseun; former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Jumoke Akinjide; former governorship aspirant of the party, Seyi Makinde; and Engineer Femi Babalola.
Others were Senator Gbenga Babalola, Senator Femi Lanlehin, Elder Wole Oyelese, Hon. Mulikat Adeola Akande, Hon. Muraina Ajibola, Hon. Yemi Aderibigbe, Hon. Isiaka Adeola, Dotun Oyelade and Hon. Kehinde Ayoola.