Towards the forthcoming Oyo State Local Government Council election, the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alh. Omokunmi Mustapha today handed over the party flag to Chairmanship candidate of the party in Ibadan North West Council Area, Alh. Rahmon Olanrewaju Adepoju.
Speaking during the ceremony held opposite the party secretariat, Molete, the PDP Chairman who was represented by the State Treasurer, Hon. Lanre Ladeji charged the flag bearer to be above board in his service to God and humanity and uphold the sanctity of the party.
He boasted that victory was assured for the party in the elections slated to hold on May 22, 2021, as Oyo State is a PDP State and would remain so.
The Treasurer, who was flanked by other Executive members of the party assured the flagbearer of the party’s support in mobilizing for his victory in the forthcoming Local Government Councils election.
Also speaking, the Party’s Secretary, Hon. Abdul-Wasiu Adeleke advised the flag bearer to shun acts that could affect his political future and the fortune of the party in his council area.
While he stated that the flag presentation was symbolic, he added that the council chairmanship was a stepping stone for his political prosperity.
He also congratulated the flagbearer, Adepoju, urging him to ensure his campaign train reaches the nooks and crannies of Ibadan North West LGA
The flagbearer, Hon. Rahmon Adepoju thanked the ruling party for the rare privilege, promising not to renege in the ethos of the ruling party.
Present at the flag-off ceremony were party chieftains, including Member, House of Representatives, Hon. Stanley Olajide, Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Mrs. Sogbesan, Hon. Abiola Taoheed Ayorinde, Alhaja Bose Adedibu, among others.