Ahead 2023 election and amidst the outbreak of coronavirus ravaging Nigeria, the Deputy National Chairman (South) of All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Abiola Ajimobi has set up a reconciliation team to reconcile aggrieved members of the Party in Oyo State.
The committee, which is to be chaired by the former governor of the state under Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Alao-Akala has Prince Gbade Lana, the son of former Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1 as the secretary.
Other members of the team include: Alhaji Kamar Ajisafe, (Less City), Pa Akin Ojebode,(Oyo) Alhaji Laide Abass,(Ibarapa Zone)Pa Adeleke, Oke Ogun I, Prof Dibu Ojerinde, (Oke Ogun II) Senator Teslim Folarin, (Representing Oyo State Caucus in the Senate), Hon Segun Odebunmi (Bunvic), (Representing the House of Representatives Caucus), Hon. Niran Alarape, (State House of Assembly), Hon Mojeed Olaoya,(State Party Secretary), Mr Isiaka Areokuta (Youth Leader), Mrs Mabel Williams, (Women Leader), Chief S.M. Akindele (Oyo Central), Adefisoye Adekanye (Oyo South), Rasaq Arikewuyo (Oyo North).
Ajimobi, who stated that the setting up of the reconciliation team was to ensure genuine reconciliation and the repositioning of the party in the state acknowledged that everyone contributed to the successes of the party in 2011 and 2015 elections, and should therefore accept that they also contributed to the 2019 setback.
“I acknowledged that we all contributed to the success of the party in the past, particularly in 2011 and 2015 elections respectively, conversely, if we have setback in 2019, I believe it is honourable to accept that we all contributed directly or indirectly accordingly”.
The ex-governor enjoined party members to forgive one another stating that the party state chapter has been offered a unique opportunity once again to rebuild, reinvigorate, reposition and consolidate the party for the challenges ahead.
“Let us seize this moment for the overall benefit of our party and our people. Let selfless and meaningful service to humanity be our watchword”, he urged.
