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Ex-PDP scribe leads 52-man Adeleke re-election campaign

From The Punch · (10h ago) English

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TLDR

  • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed a 52-member committee to manage his re-election campaign.
  • The committee will be chaired by former PDP national secretary Prof. Wale Oladipo, with Senate Deputy Minority Leader Lere Oyewumi as Director General.
  • The campaign structure includes various sub-committees and will operate across federal constituencies and local government areas to ensure a unified approach.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State is gearing up for Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election bid with the formation of a robust 52-member campaign committee. This strategic move signals the party's determination to secure another term for Governor Adeleke, often referred to as 'Imole' (light).

It will be chaired by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council at Osun State University, Prof Wale Ladipo, while the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has been appointed Director General.

— StatementAnnouncing the leadership of the re-election campaign committee.

The committee, a blend of experienced party stalwarts and emerging leaders, is headed by Professor Wale Oladipo, a former national secretary of the PDP and a respected academic in Nuclear Chemistry. His appointment, alongside Senator Lere Oyewumi as the Director General, underscores the party's intent to leverage both seasoned political acumen and grassroots support.

This comprehensive campaign machinery, detailed in a statement from Osogbo, is designed to be highly organized and efficient. It encompasses various sub-committees, including Media and Publicity, and Inter-Party Relations, ensuring that every facet of the campaign is meticulously managed. The structure extends down to federal constituencies and local government areas, reflecting a bottom-up approach to mobilizing voters across the state.

The primary mandate “is to serve as the highest decision-making body of the campaign, overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of all campaign programmes and messaging strategies.

— StatementDescribing the core responsibilities of the campaign committee.

The formation of this committee is more than just an administrative step; it's a clear indication of the PDP's commitment to a well-coordinated and impactful campaign. The party aims to consolidate its achievements and present a united front to the electorate, emphasizing cohesion and discipline as key to their electoral success. This organized approach is crucial in the competitive political landscape of Osun State.

It is also tasked with ensuring cohesion and discipline across the campaign structure.

— StatementHighlighting the committee's role in maintaining party unity.
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