By Onyewuchi Ojinnaka
An Ibadan based group, the Nigerian Progressive Youth Coalition (NPYC) has lauded the emergence of former Oyo State governor Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the new Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), describing it as a right step in a right direction.
Expressing delight of the group, its leader Bolaji Afiz Repete praised the decision of the All Progressive Party in choosing Senator Ajimobi, as its new deputy national chairman.
In a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria the group through its leader, stated that picking Senator Ajimobi for the exalted position is just the right tonic the party needs in positioning itself for future elections.
Repete, however, flayed certain individuals masquerading as party members who are allegedly kicking against Ajimobi’s nomination. He described them as detractors and enemies of progress, stressing that these individuals had left the party before the last elections and have no say whatsoever in party affairs.
“Ajimobi is a true leader who possesses inherent capabilities to unite all feuding factions within the party. Ajimobi is a bridge builder who commands a lot of goodwill and respect across the country and as such, has the capacity to take the party to where it should be in the south and particularly the southwest,” he stated.
Bolaji Afiz Repete who is the APC Deputy National Youth Leader also cited Ajimobi’s achievements in transforming Oyo state phenomenally for the better over his eight years rule, claiming that this is a testament to Ajimobi’s indisputable credentials.
“We can attest to the fact that Ajimobi has surpassed the achievements of his predecessors in office and has set a high standard of governance in Oyo state.
“With his wealth of experience, he should not just be in the cooler, but he should be contributing his quota at all levels so far he has the health and ability to do so which I believe he can.”
The group leader appealed to the aggrieved members of the party in the state to shelve their grievances and eschew bitterness, adding that the doors are open for the willing members who wish to come back with genuine interest of developing the party in the state.
He expressed that Ajumobi did very well as a governor, talking about the level of developments in the state during his era and his contributions to infrastructure of the state which has no equal. “In terms of security, he did wonderfully well and the people of the state can confirm that with what is happening.”
Repete enjoined all members and stakeholders to unite behind and support the former two term governor on his new assigment. Also reacting to the development, the Chairman of APC, Oyo state, Chief Akin Oke said that the party leadership in the state is fully in support of Ajimobi’s nomination.
