The newly elected South-West zonal executive of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to secure additional governorship victories in the region before the end of their current term.
Kamorudeen Ajisafe, who was re-elected as zonal chairman, made the commitment during his acceptance speech following the election at Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall in Ibadan.
Currently, the PDP holds power in Oyo and Osun states, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) governs Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, and Ondo. Despite this, Ajisafe expressed confidence that the PDP, under his leadership, would reclaim power in more states across the South-West.
“As a team, we are dedicated to serving with integrity and working towards the aspirations of our leaders in the region,” Ajisafe said. “I assure you that more states in the South-West will have PDP governors before the end of our tenure.”
The election was supervised by representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and saw the re-election of Muyiwa Obagunwa as zonal secretary and the appointment of Bose Adedibu, the widow of the late Ibadan political figure Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu, as the woman leader.
Other new officers elected include Adeyemo Adetunji (treasurer), Yaya Adeleke (financial secretary), Atofarati Olusanya (publicity secretary), and Bamidele Seyi Abiola (youth leader).
The event was attended by key figures including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, and former member of the party’s Board of Trustees, Bode George, among others.
Governor Makinde highlighted the progress of the party in the region, noting how the South-West zone had become more unified since the divisive moments of four years ago.
“We were divided in the past, but now we are a united PDP family. This congress is just the beginning,” Makinde stated. “The South-West is setting an example of how democracy should function in Nigeria.”
Adeleke and George praised the organizers for their efforts, acknowledging that the election demonstrated the region’s unity and strength.
George, who referred to Makinde as a skilled mobilizer, announced that this congress would be his last but assured that he would remain a committed member of the PDP.
Udom Emmanuel, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and chairman of the Electoral Committee, also praised the conduct of delegates throughout the election.
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