Oyo Assembly lawmaker, Mabaje gets PDP’s return ticket

The incumbent lawmaker representing Ido State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Mabaje Razak has clinched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for a second tenure.

Mega Icon Magazine checks revealed that Mabaje, who is the Chairman House Committee on Employment, Labour, Productivity and Pension emerged as the consensus candidate of the party in Ido Local Government ahead of the forthcoming general elections in 2023.

It was gathered that four aspirants had earlier insisted that the party leadership conduct a free and fair primary rather than imposing a candidate through a consensus arrangement.

The aspirants, including Sunday Ojedele, Olanipekun Gafar Ojimi, Kazeem Oyepeju and Steven Adedayo Fapetu maintained that they stand against imposition, calling  on Governor Seyi Makinde to ensure that the principles of democracy is upheld in the council.

However, a source who pleaded anonymity said Governor Seyi Makinde had in a meeting with party leaders told them to seek amicable modalities in chosing candidates for the party.

The PDP leader said Mabaje had done enough within his capacity to merit a vote of confidence and support with his return as State Assembly member for a second term, adding that the lawmaker with his experience is seen as a sellable candidate who can deliver for the party again in 2023.

“Other leaders, executives and elders of our dear PDP in Ido Local Government have unanimously endorsed and supported Mabaje, that’s just the fact. Even our performing governor, Seyi Makinde is interested in experienced politicians, popular candidates and not green horns that would be struggling to get the job done properly. We can’t take chances, Makinde must win this election”, he said.

Mega Icon Magazine source, however assured that the PDP will embark on an aggressive reconciliation process.