Politics

PDP: Turaki Promises Peace, Reforms in PDP

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By Iyabo Adebisi

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has elected a new set of national officers to steer the party’s affairs, following an elective National Convention held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, emerged as the new National Chairman after scoring 1,516 votes.

He was the sole candidate for the position, following the withdrawal of the PDP’s 2023 governorship candidate in Katsina State, Lado Dan Marke,.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Turaki declared that the era of impunity in the party had ended.

He pledged to restore peace, reconcile aggrieved members, and strengthen the party ahead of future elections.

Mr Turaki also urged the judiciary to remain apolitical in matters before the courts for the sake of democracy.

Immediate past National Vice Chairman (South), Alhaji Taofeek Arapaja, was elected unopposed as the new National Secretary.
Chinenyenwa Ogbu emerged as the National Women Leader.

In another contest, Solarin Adekunle defeated two opponents to become the Deputy National Organizing Secretary.

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Politics

Arapaja Joins Race For PDP National Deputy Chairmanship Seat

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People’s Democratic Party, PDP, National Vice Chairman Southwest,  Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has joined the race for Deputy National Chairmanship position of the party.

In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the politician, Mr. Ibrahim Bamitale, Ambassador Arapaja joined the race after due consultation with party members, leaders and stakeholders.

The statement notes that Ambassador Arapaja has also participated in the screening of aspirants ahead of the forthcoming National Convention of the party. 

It explains that the ambition of Ambassador Arapaja for the post of the Deputy National Chairman of PDP is borne out of the idea of repositioning the party to greater heights like it has started in Southwest PDP.

The statement explains that the support of the leader of the party and Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde for the ambition of Ambassador Arapaja has been wonderful, adding that the governor has really raised the bar of politicking and “we can’t do otherwise than to follow his footsteps of all inclusive, purposeful and visionary brand of politics with a human face”. 

Ridwan Fasasi