The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the
South-West geopolitical zone has vowed to reclaim the political control of the
region.
The party said it would start with the retention of Ekiti
State, where governorship election will be conducted next year.
In a statement on Monday by the Zonal Publicity Secretary,
Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, the PDP also stated that with the success recorded in the
just conducted non-elective national convention, the party had been rebranded
to wrest power from the All Progressives Congress in the coming elections.
It read: “The South-West Zone of the Peoples Democratic
Party, under the able leadership of the National Vice-Chairman (South-West),
Dr. Eddy Olafeso, hereby expresses profound gratitude to all our leaders and
loyal members in the zone, especially for standing by the zonal executives
throughout our struggles till this day.
“The appreciation becomes imperative as your unalloyed
support, resilience and doggedness for over 14 months ahead of this
well-deserved triumph of truth and justice really showed your love for the
membership of our great party and Nigerian citizens in general.
“While we look forward to seeing your continuing
determination to uphold the cause of justice, equity and good governance in all
areas of administration, we cannot but appreciate you for the huge confidence
and responsibility reposed in Dr. Eddy Olafeso-led zonal executive.
“Without mincing words, the zonal executive members are
happily prepared to pilot the political affairs of the South-West states to an
enviable height, with a view to salvaging citizens from the shackles of
maladministration that is currently obtainable in the ruling All Progressives
Congress.
“The zonal officers are also prepared to heal the wounds of
our great party, within and outside the PDP, in each of the six states in
preparation for the forthcoming elections in 2018 and 2019.”
By Ameh Comrade Godwin
