Labour Party adopts Governor Dapo Abiodun for second term
The Labour Party (LP) in Ogun State, has endorsed and adopted Governor Dapo Abiodun of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) for a second term of another four years to lead the state, declaring that the Governor’s good works speaks volume for his return
Penpushing reports that Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Comrade Michael Ashade led other executive members of the party to the Governor’s residence at Iperu-Remo, on Friday to make the pronouncement
The opposition party boss emphasized that the decision to throw weight behind Abiodun was to sustain his performances till 2027, adding that the Labour Party (LP), as opposition can attest to the good and impressive performance of the Governor.
“We are here to appreciate His Excellency, our governorship candidate, whom we have come to endorse at this occasion. We have not had it better in Ogun State at a time like this, we as an opposition parties are not intimidated by the fact that we are in the opposition.
“All through the campaign period which is still ongoing, I don’t think any party will complain that its supporters are being strangulated or impeded. None of our candidates can make that statement. We want to thank you sir for giving all the parties a level playing ground, we equally want to thank His Excellency for allowing peace to reign before, during and after the election of February 25’.
“It is glaring that all through the nation, Ogun State can stand out as being the most peaceful during this election period. Your leadership style has alluded to this and your statesmanship in leading this state on the right path has laid credence to that’.
“As the Chief security officer, the governor has demonstrated that all lives matter and everyone can say to an extent that Ogun State is peaceful and safe and we, even though we are in the opposition, we have come to say thank you for allowing peace to prevail in Ogun State’, Ashade added.
“We have also come as a party to say we are supporting you on your bid to govern Ogun State for a second term. Even though we have lost, we are not losers, we are magnanimous even in our defeat and we are lending our support to you”.
Penpushing further reports that Ashade while maintaining that the party’s support to the governor was key and symbolic, observed that in the present Nigeria’s political space, the Labour Party( LP) has become a formidable force to be reckoned with as elections are no longer a two or three horse race, pledging his members complete support at all times.
The party boss noted that though no one is expecting Ogun State to be El dorado after the Governor’s second term in office, the state is expected to fare better as his victory will bring another new dawn in the history of the state.
Penpushing also reports that the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party(LP), Abayomi Arambambi, in his own remarks said, to the best of his knowledge his party has no dissenting voice to have endorsed Abiodun
“I know we have one governorship candidate here and Ogun State Labour Party is here, we don’t have any dissenting voice, we know ourselves, we have come to tell Your Excellency that you are our Governorship candidate because Ogun State must move forward, Ogun State must be productive, Ogun State must move from this era of deception of people that don’t even know what to do for themselves’, Arabambi declared.
“I know the only man that can offer us progress in Ogun State is the governorship candidate that we have come here to endorse. So for us in the Labour Party, our own endorsement is not behind the camera, it is in front of the camera. We, the Ogun State Labour Party have come to say a yes to your second term’, he emphasised.
Penpushing reports that in his response, Governor Abiodun described the Labour Party (LP) a force that has come to redefine politics in the nation, saying that its performance at the Presidential election has demonstrated that they would spring surprises, stating that their position in the elections however indicated that it was free and fair.
“I thank you for the encouragement. Though I did not ask for it, you did it out of your conviction. I take this as a validation of the good work we have done in less than four years. We have opened up the state through the ISEYA Agenda. We have won ourselves honours and the most peaceful state in the country. We won awards both locally and internationally. We will not rest, but continue to keep faith with our people”, he stated.
Penpushing further reports that Abiodun explained that he adopted the inclusive policy to give opportunity to the people as stakeholders to contribute to the development of the state as it is imperative to do everything to ensure that Ogun occupies its pride of place in Nigeria.
The Governor while promising to continue to be just, fair and responsive to the people, irrespective of their political leaning, thanked the leadership of Labour Party(LP) and members across the length and breadth of the statefor the confidence reposed in hm.
Penpushing reports that Labour Party (LP) leadership on the entourage include Engr. Michael Feyisola(State Secretary), Elizabeth Oladimeji(Women Leader); Babaseun Ogunyemi;( Ogun East Senatorial Chairman), Sobayo Olaniyi (State Treasurer) and Adebiyi Adekunle(State Youth Leader)
The others are Monday Mawahi(State Legal Adviser),Wale Okusanya (Assistant Secretary) Otunba Yinka Adeboye(State Deputy Chairman), Olufemi Olusola(Senatorial chairman for Ogun West), Tosin Meadows(State Organising Secretary)and Godwin Adeleye (Youth Leader Ogun West)
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