THE Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the party’s victorious candidate in
Saturday’s Osun West Senatorial bye-election, Otunba Ademola Adeleke, saying the victory was the result of hard work and unity of the former ruling party in the state.
According to a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the Committee, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, in Abuja, on Sunday, Adeleke’s victory was also an indication of a reawakening of Nigerians to the deceit the All Progressive Congress (APC) has become.
Issued on behalf of “the entire organs of the party and PDP family nationwide, the statement warmly congratulated the Senator-elect confident that he would deliver on the pre-election promises made to the people of the constituency.
The statement added: “The victory of our Party, the PDP at the poll is a general reflection on the reawakening of Nigerians to the deceit of the All Progressive Congress (APC), led administration at all levels, hence, the overwhelming rejection of the APC by the electorates in Osun West.
“The people have spoken with one voice and we know that Ademola Adeleke will deliver on his promises to the people.
“The successful outcome of this election is an evidence of hard work, dedication and the unity of all members of the PDP in Osun state who buried temporary differences in the overall interest of the party and the good people of Osun state.
“We are confident that without the interference of the APC in the current leadership issues in our Party, the PDP remains the Party to beat in all elections in Nigeria.
“Even as we await the judgement of the Supreme Court we urge all our members to unite in the interest of Nigerians to rid the country of the horrible APC government .
“Finally, we congratulate the people of Osun West for coming out enmass to vote for our candidate and for their peaceful conduct during the elections. We also congratulate our members in Osun state for this important victory.”