Ondo: PDP Intensifies Efforts for Ajayi, Passes Confidence Vote on Ologunagba

*IPCR calls for violence-free election

Chuks Okocha and Michael Olugbode in Abuja

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strengthened its structures, intensifying efforts to ensure the victory of its candidate, Hon. Agboola Ajayi at the poll.
At the same time, the party’s stakeholders in the state have passed a vote of confidence on their National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, for his leadership roles, particularly towards the success of the party in Saturday’s election.
Executive members, leaders and other stakeholders of the party in Ward 7 Akoko South West Local Government Area rose from a crucial meeting last Saturday in Oka Akoko, calling on all members across Ondo State to remain united and continue to work hard for the victory of the PDP and its candidate at the poll.
The resolution was signed by the Ward Chairman, Adeloye Adeniyi, Vice Chairman, Ademola Samuel; Secretary, Kareem Ibrahim; Legal Adviser, Olotu Augustine; Woman Leader, Afolabi Helen; Youth Leader, Aaron Sunday; Auditor, Olagbe Abayomi; Financial Secretary, Ehinmabaje Joseph; Treasurer, Amuda Sehinde and the Local Government Youth Leader, Ajisafe Samuel among other Party stakeholders.
They resolved to “intensify efforts individually and collectively towards the victory of the PDP and its candidate, His Excellency, Hon. Agboola Ajayi in the November 16, 2024 governorship election.”
They also commended all the elected officers at all levels in Ondo State for their continued steadfastness and commitment to the unity, stability, growth and success of the Party especially towards the forthcoming November 16, 2024 governorship election in the State.
The meeting particularly noted “the activities of Hon. Debo Ologunagba as the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP and commended him for his sterling qualities
“Accordingly, the Chapter unanimously passed a Vote of Confidence on Hon. Debo Ologunagba, as the highest-ranking Party officer from the State, for his outstanding leadership roles at the Ward and other levels of the Party in the State as well as his impressive performance as the mouthpiece of the Party at the National level.”
Meanwhile, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), has called for violence-free election in the state.
The institute said as the preparations for the conduct of the election has reached an advanced stage with the date fixed and logistical arrangements concluded, there was need for a robust sensitization campaign focused on the achievement of a peaceful process.
It added that the imperative for peace in electoral systems, irrespective of locations and geographies, was very critical because it guarantees viability and ultimately, sustainability.  
A statement signed by the Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu read: “On the imperative of violence-free elections in Ondo state, the IPCR said ‘Peace’ remains the stimulating and sustaining energy driving the socio-economic and political development of all organized states.