Osun 2018: What PDP Must Do To Defeat APC- Olawale Rasheed

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state, Mr. Rasheed Olawale has urged members to be united to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming gubernatorial election.

Olawale made the appeal in press statement he personally signed and made available to CityMirrorNews in Osogbo on Sunday.

He insisted that the ruling party had failed the people of the state, adding that it was time for the PDP to take over government.

Olawale who expressed concerns over lingering crisis rocking Osun state chapter of the party, also appealled to party leaders to shelve their differences for peace, stability and emancipation of Osun people.

Olawale, who is a governorship aspirant under the party’s platform, advocates genuine reconciliation among warring leaders, adding that unity remains the most potent tool for PDP to reclaim the governorship this year.

While observing that the indifferences among party leaders have distracted the party too long, Olawale hinted that Osun people ceaselessly wait on the party to rescue it from the recklessness and misgovernance of the All Progressives Congress (APC),warning that “our people won’t forgive us if fail to unite.

“While we work to complete the leadership congresses, only genuine reconciliation can guarantee electoral victory.We all need each other .We must learn from our recent history.

“At local and national levels,the expectation is very high.Whatever happen in Osun election will be a pointer for 2019.The fate of Nigeria and Nigerians is tied to how Osun PDP performs in this forthcoming election.If we fail in Osun ,history may not be fair to all actors.

“In power struggle,the worst fate is mutual destruction.Even if elite wants to self-destruct ,cannot they have mercy on the poor masses? We cannot afford it because it is not about us alone.

“While the goal of politics is power acquisition,there is need for elite consensus within the party seeking power.Why must the house be destoyed when in reality all interest can be accommodated,when

Olawale said rather than personal goals, the utmost goal which every member of the party in the state should pursue, is the victory of the party in the forthcoming governorship election, which he maintained can be achieved when united.

“Our party (PDP) victory in the upcoming governorship election should be the priority of every members. When that is achieved, every individual goals can easily be fulfilled,” he added.