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NEW EXCOS FOR OGUN PDP
The Ogun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has elected 27 new executive officers to man the affairs of the Party in the State, for the next four years in a peaceful, free and fair Congress which resulted in the emergence of Honourable Sikirulai Ogundele as the new Chairman.
Comrade Bode Bankole was elected as the new secretary while Malik Ibitoye emerged as the new Publicity Secretary.
The day started with a heavy rainfall, which was widely believed to be a sign of return to a period of blessings as the ogun state chapter of the PDP held its congress.
With a zeal to return the party to its winning ways and restore the hope of the people, delegates from various wards in the State defied the heavy downpour to converge on the Obasanjo Presidential library, oke Mosan, the official venue of the Congress as early as about 10 o'clock in the morning.
The Chairperson of the election Chief Mrs Iyabo Apampa urged all members to work assiduously to bring back the good ideas and ideals of the Party.
She said the PDP remains the hope of the people thus there is the need to work hard together in unity and bring back a government with human face rather than inflicting pains on the people.
The new Chairman of the Party, Honourable Sikirulai Ogundele who was a former Local Government Chairman in the State said the new exco is ready to work with any aggrieved member to move the party forward.
He stated that the era of operating a political party as a business empire by any individual or using it as a shield against the law was over, as the PDP in Ogun State was ready to win.
"PDP belongs to the People, We can not afford to continue to go astray from the lofty ideals of the founding fathers of the Party by causing avoidable and unnecessary disruption. We would work with anybody ready to win to form a corrupt free government that would be driven by Service to the People."
As a stamp of legitimacy and authenticity, Security agencies including officers of the Nigerian Police, Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps, State Security service, Journalists and INEC officials were seen carrying out their duties.
In attendance were a former Deputy Governor in the State, Alhaja Salmot Badru, a former minister, Alhaji Sarafa Tunji Isola, former assembly members, former Special assistants and advisers as well as former chairmen of Local Government Councils.
The election which went peacefully without any rancour also had in attendance nine outgoing members of the executives as well as some SouthWest Excos.
Here is the full list of the new executive members as listed below:
Chairman : Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele -
Deputy Chairman : Chief Ibukun Ojosipe - Ijebu Ode.
Secretary : Com. Bode Bankole - Yewa South
Vice Chairman (central) : Alh. Ismaila Odejimi - Abeokuta South.
Vice Chairman (East) : Arch. Kayode Adebayo - Ikene.
Vice Chairman (West) : Hon. Wake Adeogun - Ipokia.
Treasurer : Mr. Lolu Adenuga - Ijebu North.
Publicity Secretary : Malik Ibitoye - Ado Odo/ Ota.
Organizing Secretary : Waliu Oladipupo - Odeda.
Financial Secretary : Prince Shina Adegbenro - Yewa North.
Auditor : Mr. Taofeek Osundara - Obafemi Owode
Legal Adviser : Barrister Tunde Adesanya - Odogbolu
Woman Leader : Dr Mrs Folasade Filani - Remo North.
Youth Leader : Alh. Maamud Sadiq Alabi - Imeko Afon.
Assistant Secretary : Rev. Abiodun Adebayo - Ijebu East.
Assistant Treasurer : Alh. SAKIRU Ayilara - Abeokuta North.
Assistant Publicity Secretary : Chief Sehinde Agba - Ogun Waterside.
Assistant Organizing Secretary : Hon. Oluwole Abdulahi - Ado Odo Ota
Assistant Finacial Secretary : Akeem Anifowose - Abeokuta North.
Assistant Auditor : Mr. Taiwo Adeoye - Yewa North.
Assistant Legal Adviser : Bar. Korede Oduntan - Ewekoro
Ex Officio (Central) : Iyabo Salako - Abeokuta South.
Ex Officio (Central) : Alhaji Jelili Adeniyi - Odeda.
Ex Officio : (East) Lateef Ololade - Sagamu.
Ex Officio : (East) - Sunday Adewale - Ijebu North East.
Ex Officio (West) : Jaye Olaniran - Ipokia.
Ex Officio (West) : Lawrence Alabi - Imeko Afon