PDP Inaugurates New Executives In Ondo
Fisayo Olafusi, Akure
The Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 39-member State Executive Committee.
The PDP State Congress held at Solton Hotels, Ijapo Akure on Tuesday.
Out of the 39 State Executive Committee positions, 37 were resolved through consensus while two were contested; the State Chairmanship and Deputy Chairmanship positions respectively.
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At the end of it’s voting, Hon. Fatai Adams polled 1,343 votes while his opponent, Arole Dennis Alonge polled 369 votes. Apostle Tola Alabere defeated Dr. Benson Eniku to occupy the State Deputy Chairman seat.
In his acceptance speech, Fatai Adams, who is a former Member of the Ondo State House of Assembly and immediate past State Deputy Chairman, thanked the delegates for their support and the party leadership that has provided him the opportunity to serve the party in the state.
He however promised to unite the party for victory at the forthcoming governorship election.
Also, State Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, said “the atmosphere was charged and party faithful left nobody in doubt as to their readiness to change the face of Ondo State Government House, come October 10, 2020.”
The swearing-in of the new Executive Committee was graced by the immediate past State Chairman, Engr. Clement Faboyede, the PDP candidate for Ondo2020 Gubernatorial Election, Eyitayo Jegede, Board of Trustees Member, Amb Omolade Oluwateru, Chairman Council of Elders, Dr. Tayo Dairo and many PDP supporters who kept vigil to witness the event.