A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun
State, Mr. Olawale Rasheed has expressed concern over lingering crisis rocking the
state chapter of the party, and appealed for party leaders to shelve their
differences for peace, stability and emancipation of Osun people, reports
ITRealms.
Olawale, who is a governorship aspirant under the party's
platform, in a press statement made available to ITRealms, advocated 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 infighting among party leaders has
distracted the party too long, Mr. Olawale noted that Osun people are endlessly
waiting on the party to rescue them 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 happens 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 interests can be accommodated,when
Mr. Olawale said rather than personal goals, the utmost
agenda 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.
"I passionately appeal to leaders and followers.Let
sheath our swords.We cannot afford to self -destruct. Osun and national
stakeholders will not forgive us if we let them down",the aspirant said.
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