Abayomi Tella has emerged as the new chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State.
Naija News reports that Tella officially became new PDP chairman in the state following his victory at the party’s state convention overseen by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abeokuta on Saturday.
Speaking after his victory, Tella announced his commitment to revitalizing, reconstructing, and elevating the party’s position for triumph within the state.
He promised his tenure would bring back the party’s legacy and essence as a dominant political force.
He highlighted that the real essence of the PDP was not that of an opposition force but of a formidable, governing party.
Tella further stated that the party’s return to power was imminent and should occur in the forthcoming elections.
He regretted the party’s recent misfortunes, including unjustified internal disputes and legal actions.
Nonetheless, he hoped the party was prepared to reconcile and advance.
“I must say that our true identity is not that of opposition. Returning to our heritage as a ruling party is imminent and must happen in the next polls.
“We must attribute the success of today’s congress to various eminent individuals who were instrumental to this God-ordained project.
“Ogun State PDP will be proudly rejuvenated, rebuilt, revamped, and repositioned for success in the coming elections, by the grace of God,” Tella said.
While thanking the outgoing executives, Tella remarked: “We need one another, and working together again should neither be difficult nor impossible.
“The 2027 project is the major item on the agenda for this newly elected executive, and it requires all hands on deck.”
Speaking on the party’s agenda, the newly elected chairman stated that the executive would implement policies and strategies to consolidate internal cohesion and unity.
Tella added that the party would also expand its membership by vigorously promoting the undying desire to bring much-needed relief to the people of Ogun State.
On August 31, 2024, Dada Awoleye presided over the state ward congress as the caretaker chairman of the PDP in the state.
Naija News reports that Awoleye succeeded Sikirulai Ogundele, who was reportedly not on good terms with Ladi Adebutu, the party’s governorship candidate, in the last general election.