The Peoples Democratic Party,(PDP) Ondo Chapter has resolved the controversy over the party’s decision to withdraw from the Local Government selection process tagged Local Government elections by the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa government on Saturday, 18th January, 2025.
Addressing PDP Chairmanship and Councillorship Candidates of the failed elections, State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Bakita Bello (PhD) shed more light on reasons for pulling out of the electoral process, insisting that the process lacked transparency, credibility and acceptability as witnessed by the people of Ondo State. He said it would have been a great disservice and a mockery of democracy if the party had allowed itself to be involved in such clearly flawed elections.
Responding, the candidates expressed their joy over soothing words spoken by the party leadership.They equally expressed their continued solidarity and avowed commitment to the party while conveying their unreserved apologies over the actions of some of the candidates who attempted to vent their anger on the State Secretariat, Akure.
The joint meeting of State Caretaker Committee members, Elders Committee and the Candidates resolved to advance the course of the party at all times and its smooth administration.
A motion for Vote of Confidence on the party leadership was moved by Ese Odo Local Government Chairmanship Candidate, Mr. Buna Doso and seconded by Chief Fasaanu Lawrence, the Ward 2 Councilorship candidate from Akure South LG Area.
With the joint meeting, the impasse over the withdrawal of the PDP from the Ondo Local Government elections has been permanently laid to rest.
Leye Igbabo
Director of Media And Publicity PDP Ondo State
