APC National Convention: Governor Oyetola congratulates Omisore, newly elected officers
The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated a former deputy governor of the State, Senator Iyiola Christopher Omisore, on his emergence as the new National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Governor Oyetola spoke shortly after the announcement of Omisore as the newly elected National Secretary of the ruling party at its convention in Abuja in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Similarly, he has also congratulated the new chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, saying he believes the former governor would bring his wealth of experience in the administration and management of the party’s affairs.
Oyetola, who also congratulated other newly elected officers of the party, described the emergence of Omisore as a round peg in a round hole.
GOV. OYETOLA’S TAKE ON OMISORE
He expressed confidence in the ability of the Ife-born politician to deliver and contribute to the growth of the party through his new position.
According to the governor, Omisore will deploy his political sagacity, leadership qualities, and experience, which he gained in the public and private sectors, towards building a virile and healthy party at the center.
CONSENSUS AND ZONING ARRANGEMENT
They returned the former Osun Deputy Governor elected through a consensus arrangement reached by other aspirants who withdrew from the contest.
Recall that the party’s national leadership zoned the position of the party’s National Secretary to the Southwest. Consequently, Omisore and three other contenders from the region vied for the position.
GOV. OYETOLA LAUDS PRESIDENT BUHARI
Addressing journalists at the Eagle Square, Abuja, the venue of the Convention, Oyetola hailed the leadership quality of President Muhammadu Buhari. Praising him for playing a fatherly role to unite the party in the interest of all.
“Firstly, I must thank our leaders in the South West for their support for our own Senator Iyiola Omisore. It is an excellent thing for us in Osun APC, and I must thank other contestants for conceding and accepting to withdraw from the race.
“I commend them for the bold step just as I assure them of our support in their time of need. I know in the capacity of Otunba Omisore, he will deliver and take our party to a greater level.”
The governor further praised the orderly transition of activities during the convention exercise. “As you can see, the peaceful atmosphere here and the seamless conduct of the convention is a testimony to the strong unity that exists in our party. It is an attestation that we have our ways of resolving issues without resorting to conflict.
“Contrary to the negative expectations of some people, the convention went peacefully. The security operatives have done wonderfully well. I am proud of what had happened today; it is a sign that our party is united, formidable, and remained indivisible.
“In achieving all these, I must commend the leadership quality provided by President Muhammadu Buhari, who constantly advocates for harmony and peace in the party.
“It is natural to disagree, but what is essential is having a workable mechanism to resolve any crisis without resorting to rancor.
“I am confident that with the existing unity in the APC, our party will remain in power beyond 2023 by the grace of God,” Oyetola added.
OMISORE’S REMARK
Also speaking, the newly elected APC National Secretary, Senator Omisore, expressed gratitude to God, President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Oyetola, party leaders, and co-contenders for their unflinching support and confidence reposed in him to serve the party. He promised never to disappoint them.
PR/Suzan O.
