Governor Makinde insists that PDP Chairman must resign as Makinde receives Atiku in Ibadan
Governor of Oyo state Seyi Makinde says to ensure fairness and South’s inclusiveness in the People’s Democratic Party, the National Chairman of the party must step down.
The Governor stated this while speaking at a Southwest Stakeholders consultative forum held in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
The PDP has for months been rocked by internal crisis, with a camp loyal to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, demanding the resignation of the Party’s Chairman to enable a replacement from the south of Nigeria to be appointed.
Governor Seyi Makinde said although the PDP has issues, the party has the capacity to resolve things, adding that they do not have issues with the party’s candidate.
According to him, we must unify the People’s Democratic Party to unify Nigeria so the National Working Committee must be restructured and the National Chairman should step down so that the PDP in the southwest will feel included.
In his response, the People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar gave the reason why the party chairman cannot be removed.
He state that the removal of the party’s chairman can only be done according to the constitution of the party.
He said removing the party’s chairman as demanded by some stakeholders of the party is achievable only if it is done under the party’s rules and regulations.
Other party stakeholders who spoke at the event want the leadership of the party to sheath their swords and give room for peace to reign.
Meanwhile, Governor of Oyo state Seyi Makinde on Wednesday received the People’s Democratic Party’s Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at the Government House in Agodi, Ibadan.
The PDP Presidential elect arrived at the Oyo Government House Wednesday morning in the company of his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa.
The State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, and other key government officials earlier welcomed the visitors at the Ibadan Airport, Alakia, on behalf of the Governor.
Upon arrival at the Government House, Governor Makinde led key members of the visiting delegation, including the PDP presidential candidate, into a private room where a brief meeting which lasted barely 15 minutes, was held.
Some of the dignitaries at the Oyo Government House include Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Senator Dino Melaye, Senator Jumoke Akinjide, Senator Biodun Olujimi, ex- Governors Ayodele Fayose, Olusegun Mimiko, and Olagunsoye Oyinlola.
Other dignitaries in attendance were Osun Governor-Elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke; Governorship candidates, Ladi Adebutu (Ogun) and Jide Adediran (Lagos).
Others are Eyitayo Jegrde, Babangida Aliyu Muazu, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi and Elder Wole Oyelese, among others.