Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Hon. Isaac Omodewu, the State Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on Wednesday, expressed confidence that the party will continue to wax stronger notwithstanding the crisis threatening its soul in recent times.
Omodewu stated this in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital during the swearing-in of Alhaji Olayide Abas as the State Deputy Chairman of the party.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the party secretariat was attended by other members of the state executives, and conducted by a legal practitioner and legal Adviser of the party, Mr Mohammad Abdul-Salam.
The APC chairman also expressed joy that the party was waxing stronger, adding that the coming on board of people like Abas would further strengthen the party for future successes.
He lauded the leaders of Ibarapa Elders Forum led by Chief Timothy Jolaoso for the understanding and support for Progress of the party.
Omodewu assured members of the party in the state to continue forging a common front toward a greater APC in the state.
Remarking, Abas said his absence from the meetings was based on mind training, stressing that he is always non-aligned at every period of factionalisation.
He said, “I don’t struggle for positions, but always committed to the ideals of progressive politics. My absence and siddon look ever since is based on mind training.
“In 2001, I was the State Deputy Chairman of defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) under late Chief Samuel Farinu and later became Acting Chairman.
“I have been involved in a lot of reconciliation process, particularly within the progressives and to be prepared for such circumstances, one needs to non-aligned,” Abas added.
The APC chieftain noted that his coming on board was based on the need to contribute to the progress of the party through advisory roles.
He thanked all members of Ibarapa Elders Forum, promising to serve in the party to best of his ability.
Also commenting. Hon Mojeed Olaiya, the Oyo South Senatorial Chairman, commended the leaders led by Pa Jolaoso for their effort at ensuring the party is united ahead of future elections.
Olaiya said that the combination of Abas himself and others with vast experiences in progressivism would further position the party for more successes.
