By Babatunde Tiamiyu
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ede North Local Government has elected a former Caretaker chairman, Hon. Taiwo Amodu, as the party’s candidate for the chairmanship position in the Osun state local government election, slated for February 2025.
The announcement was made by the party’s chairman in the Local Government, Alhaji Sikiru Olayiwola, during the party’s weekly meeting held at LA Primary School, Agbongbe Area, Ede.
According to Alhaji Olayiwola, the decision was reached after a careful consideration of all the chairmanship aspirants by party leaders, stakeholders, and members from all the eleven wards within the local government.
He said Hon. Amodu’s political record, performance as a caretaker chairman and experience made him the consensus choice, with other aspirants agreeing to support his candidacy.
The party chairman however encouraged other aspirants to rally behind Alhaji Amodu, who emerged unopposed.
Alhaji Olayiwola also emphasised the need for unity, stating that collaboration among all aspirants is crucial for the party’s success at the election.
The primary elections for councilors have been scheduled for August 17, 2024, across all the wards in Osun State, with the primary for the chairmanship position to follow on August 19, 2024.
In his acceptance speech, Hon. Taiwo Amodu expressed gratitude to Almighty God and acknowledged the support of key figures, including the Governor of Osun State, Asiwaju Ademola Adeleke, party leaders and members.
He pledged to continue his people-focused projects, initiated by Governor Adeleke while promising to invest more in infrastructure, social amenities, health, education, agriculture, and empowerment initiatives.
Alhaji Amodu reaffirmed the absence of factions within the PDP in Ede North or across the state, asserting that the party remains united and will continue to govern the state for many years to come.
Hon. Amodu was accompanied by his wife, former cabinet members, their spouses, supporters from various wards, and other well-wishers to the meeting.
