Amosun’s commissioner leads loyalists to join Abiodun’s camp ahead of all progressives congress primaries
A former Health Commissioner, Dr Babatunde Ipaye under the administration of former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has led number of Amosun’s loyalists to pitch tent with Governor Dapo Abiodun ahead of the party primaries.
Penpushing reports that, the faction of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state led by Ipaye were received by the Governor at the Presidential lodge in Abeokuta
The loyalists of the immediate past Governor who is now eyeing the Presidency, at the venue pledged their loyalty to Governor Dapo Abiodun, as he (Abiodun) in response also noted that it is bound to be a misunderstanding among family members just as it is imperative for them to make peace.
“Being members of the same family, there is bound to be misunderstanding and disagreement. What is important is that we all agreed that APC must continue to be in power in the state’, Abiodun said.
‘You must strive to achieve the objective of ensuring that party is still in control of the state. Now that that has been achieved, there is no need to continue to be a rebel. It is now time for all our members who have gone astray to come back to the fold’, he added.
“I know that your action was out of sense of duty and loyalty to your leader because it is our leaders that shapen us. Like the father of the prodigal son in the Bible, I am receiving you in an inclusive style. You will not regret taking this decision because here, we are one and the same. Please let us embrace our brothers and sisters who have decided to come back to the family”, the governor said.
Penpushing further reports that, Abiodun informed the returning members that he has no personal grudge against anybody as attested to during his campaigns and utterances as Governor, recounting many reconcilation moves he and his team had made in the past to unite all members of the party in the state.
“When we find ourselves in a position, it is to serve the people. Ogun State is a common patrimony and not anybody’s family business. This administration is totally committed to the socio-economic development of this state’, he said.
Penpushing also reports that, the Governor posited that his administration is committed to the socio-economic development of the state as promised made had been fulfilled or in the process of being fulfilled.
“We have fulfilled or fulfilling all our promises in the area of road construction, rehabilitation of schools and health facilities. We are constructing an airport which will be commissioned before the end of this year. I can assure that you that I will continue to live up to expectation”, he said.
Penpushing reports that, the Chairman of the party in the state, Chief Yemi Sanusi, in his remarks noted that a good father should be happy to receive his children who had revolted against the family’.
‘Now that you have seen wisdom to return, go back to your local government and integrate properly. The door of our party is open to everybody. We are happy to see and receive you. You are free to work as the party members”, Sanusi stated.
The Ogun East Senatorial District Chairman of the party, Dr. Adeleke Adedoyin, in his remarks, lauded the returnees for taking such a bold step to reintegrate with the mainstream, assuring them that there would be no new comers or old members.
Penpushing further reports that, Ipaye, the leader of the returnees earlier in his speech said it was time to move on and make up, as family members could not continue to be at war with one another forever.
“Everything in life has a beginning and end. Life itself is a cycle. There is need to make peace and go in the same direction because we cannot fight forever. We are doing what we feel is right without being promoted’, he emphasised.
“There was confusion at a time and we took the action that we deemed best at that time. Having reflected on what happened and the fact that we see ourselves as APC members, we decided that there was need to go back to the fold’,Ipaye added.
‘We are proud to be back home not only to uplift our party, but to play our part in the good work the governor is doing in the three senatorial districts of the state. If the purpose of being in politics is to serve the people, then why should we continue to fight? We come to play our part and make 2023 a reality”, he stated.
Penpushing also reports that, members of the group, Chief Olusola Odusina and Mrs. Caroline Animasahun, who spoke at the meeting, acknowledged that there is time for war and for peace, saying it is time to move on and align with other members of the party to support the government that is meeting the aspirations of the people socially and economically.
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