The newly sworn-in Deputy National Chairman ( South ) of People’s Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja has been urged to find all possible means to reunite members of the party in the South West in order to reposition the party to take over power come 2023.
Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, the
MINORITY Leader of the House of Representatives made the appeal to Arapaja during a special inauguration dinner organised in Arapaja’s honour in Abuja, on Wednesday.
The Minority Leader specifically urged Arapaja to use his office to foster inclusiveness in the South-West and reconcile aggrieved members ahead of Osun and Ekiti governorship elections.
The federal lawmaker said, “Come 2023, we want to see the Southwest takeover by PDP. How are we going to get that done? It is for you (Arapaja) to take an urgent step toward uniting the Southern PDP.
“It is a good assignment and it will be rigorous, but God that gave you this position knows that you have all that it takes to accomplish it.
“Any time you call us, we’ll be there to see that unity that is required from Southern Nigeria is attained during your leadership.”
The minority leader also advised Arapaja to ensure that popular candidates, truly loved by people of the states, emerge for the party to win the state elections.
Such measures, he advised, must also be extended to all Southern state chapters of the party and across the country for PDP to be victorious in 2023.
In his remarks, Arapaja assured the gathering that the incoming PDP administration would be selfless and meticulous in presenting flag-bearers that could win in all the elections, both in 2022 in Osun and Ekiti States, and the 2023 general elections.
He said, “The power at the centre belongs to us. Nigerians are looking up to us as credible alternatives to the All Progressive Congress. We have started the journey to the villa on a good note, and I beseech each and every one of us to be more dedicated to this cause of winning back Nigeria for the betterment of Nigerians. This is a task that is worthy of a pledge from us all.
He said that his leadership in Southern Nigeria would always maintain a tripod policy for stabilizing the party and moving it forward.
Arapaja further said, “The most important thing to me is winning in our elections; not just being there as a figurehead officer.
“To this end, I shall dispense all weapons at my disposal to justify the confidence reposed in me.”
The convener of the New Nigeria Group, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, who also spoke at the event, described Arapaja as a competent man that would work for the success of the party.
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