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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership in Ewekoro Local Government has reaffirmed its commitment to unity, dedication, and collective responsibility as it positions itself for electoral success in the coming polls.
At the party’s monthly stakeholders’ meeting held at the Party Secretariat, the Ewekoro PDP Chairman, Comrade Alani Sarafadeen Irenitemi, urged members to close ranks and embrace teamwork as “critical tools for victory in the forthcoming elections.”
Ward Reports
Ward chairmen presented updates on membership strength, voter registration, and defections:
Ward 1 (Abalabi): Massive turnout for voter registration; no defections.
Ward 2 (Asayibo): All members intact; a prominent APC member expected to defect soon.
Ward 3 (Arigbajo): Mobility challenges hinder INEC registration; membership intact.
Ward 4 (Itori): One defection (Maradona); registration mobility challenges noted.
Ward 5: Some defections, but efforts underway to recover lost members.
Ward 6 (Papalanto): Mobility and financial challenges slowing mobilization.
Ward 7 (Wasimi): Strong registration mobilization; financial support needed.
Ward 8: Ongoing efforts to recruit new members amid defections.
Ward 9 (Owowo): Membership intact; no defections.
Ward 10 (Obada Oko): Despite defection of the ward chairman, members remain united.
Key Discussions
Deliberations focused on:
Boosting online INEC registration.
Mobilizing grassroots communities with adequate financial backing.
Streamlining INEC Committee operations.
Enhancing computer literacy among committee members.
Resolutions
Each ward to nominate one representative for the INEC Committee.
INEC Committee to collaborate with polling unit managers.
Financial support to be prioritized for effective mobilization and registration.
Closing Remarks
In his final address, Comrade Irenitemi reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusivity, noting that his office remains open to all aspirants interested in contesting in the 2027 general elections. He also charged ward chairmen to intensify grassroots outreach while stressing that “unity is power” as the party works toward victory in the upcoming Senatorial election.
The meeting was formally closed with the reaffirmation: “Unity is Power.”
Signed:
Comr. Timothy Okunlola (Super Tee)
Special Assistant on Media & Information to the Party Chairman, PDP Ewekoro L.Govt
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