The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Kwara central at the weekend held a critical stakeholder meeting in preparation for the 2023 general election.
In the meeting which was hosted by the Kwara Central PDP Senatorial chairman, Alhaji Ishiaq Owolabi, the party leaders deliberated on relevant issues including unity of the PDP, the state of governance in Kwara as well as preparation of the party for the 2023 general elections.
Present at the meeting were PDP elders and stakeholders including Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, Alhaji Ishola Balogun Fulani, and Barr. Saka Isahu, Alhaji Oba Ajara, PDP State Secretary, Alhaji Rasaq Lawal, and the party’s Kwara Central senatorial candidate, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.
Also in attendance were Ilorin East/South House of Representatives candidate; Hon. Wahab Issa, Alhaji Saka Kutujifu, Hajia Sarat Adebayo Ibrahim, Iya nKwara, Alhaja Nimota Ibrahim, the PDP State woman leader, Alhaja Risikat Abdullahi, among other party stakeholders from the four local government areas that make up Kwara Central – Ilorin West, Ilorin East, Asa and Ilorin South.
On his part, former National chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje said the forthcoming elections would be a revolt against bad governance, insecurity, poor handling of the economy, and hardship caused by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara and the country at large.
He added that the PDP represents the hope of the masses and is in the position to rescue Kwara from retrogressing and Nigeria from sinking further in 2023. Baraje therefore called on leaders of the PDP to come together and work for the success of the Party across all levels in the elections.
In his address, Alhaji Owolabi urged for peace and unity among the stakeholders while also calling for support for all candidates of the PDP in the 2023 general elections.
Also speaking, the Peoples Democratic Party Kwara Central Senatorial Candidate, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said there is a need for party leaders and members to put their differences behind them and unite in the interest of the party and the people.
