Ondo PDP Stakeholders Demand South Senatorial District Lead Position

Strategic Insights -

Stakeholders from Ondo State's South Senatorial District are calling for the chairmanship position to be zoned to their district, citing decades of marginalization and consistent support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The district, which has consistently delivered the highest votes for the PDP in statewide elections, feels that it is owed a seat at the leadership table. According to records, the North and Central senatorial zones have occupied the chairmanship seat for 25 years combined, leaving the South with only one year in the past 27 years of PDP's existence in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • The South Senatorial District of Ondo State has been calling for the chairmanship position to be zoned to their district, citing decades of marginalization and consistent support for the PDP.
  • Out of 27 years of PDP's existence in Ondo State, the North and Central senatorial zones have occupied the chairmanship seat for 13 and 12 years, respectively, leaving the South with a paltry one year.
  • Stakeholders, including Senator Nicholas Tofowomo and Elder Amos Fadope, have expressed dismay at the current arrangement and warned that any denial of their rightful claim to the chairmanship would spell doom for the party's unity.
  • Former Acting Chairman of the PDP in the state, Tola Alabere, has warned against the interference of Elders' Committee in matters such as zoning, which falls under the State Working Committee (SWC).
  • Notable voices, including Chief Oyedele Ibini and Mrs Christiana Ebiseniju, have reiterated that the call for justice, equity, and fairness is not negotiable and that any further attempt to deny the South its place in the party's leadership structure would be met with stiff resistance.

Statistics:

  • 27 years of existence of the PDP in Ondo State
  • 13 years occupation of the chairmanship seat by the North Senatorial District
  • 12 years occupation of the chairmanship seat by the Central Senatorial District
  • 1 year occupation of the chairmanship seat by the South Senatorial District
  • 120 party leaders and chieftains attended the meeting in Okitipupa
  • Consistent support of the South Senatorial District for the PDP in statewide elections

Sources:

  • Monday (no date mentioned)
  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State (no date mentioned)