The National Vice Chairman(South West) of People's Democratic Party(PDP), Dr. Eddy Olafeso has notified Ondo State PDP executives of his intention to contest for the governorship seat of Ondo State. He made known his intention at an event held at the Ondo State party secretariat today, Monday, 30th of September, 2019 in Akure.
Addressing the party leadership in Ondo State, Dr. Olafeso said it is imperative for him to inform the leaders and stakeholders of the party of his intentions before moving out. He said "This is not a declaration. With my stature and status, my declaration is going to be in a big form with thousands in attendance. I'm here to put the party leadership on notice that I'm going to run for Governor."
Explaining his decision to contest, Olafeso said it is needful for those who truly love Ondo State to savage it and the hope of Ondo people lies with the PDP. "We must rise and shine as a party. Our people are looking up to us. The labours of our past heroes have been shattered within a very short period by the incumbent Governor. The state of Ajasin, Adefarati, Agagu, and Mimiko now take money from pupils to be tutored. It has gone that low."
Olafeso also assured other aspirants of a level playing field. "Our party respects internal democracy" he said.
Speaking at the event, Faboyede, Ondo State PDP Chairman described Eddy Olafeso as a fine gentleman.
Dr. Eddy Eniola Olafeso was born in Okitipupa in Ondo State. For his higher education, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University in 1985 where he obtained a BA. First Class honours in English. Dr. Olafeso pursued his post graduate studies in Obafemi Awolowo University, obtaining an Msc International Relations, in 1985, before he traveled to Hawaii, USA to acquire a PHD in International Relations. He has huge experience in the courier industry, working in managerial capacities in Red Star Express and DHL International for over a decade.
Dr. Olafeso served in Ondo State Executive Council as Honourable Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Mobilization from 2007 to 2009. He held various positions in PDP in Ondo State including Secretary PDP, Ondo State 2007 and Chairman, PDP State Contact Committee.
He is a member of the following professional bodies, Institute of Management since 1990 and Marketing Association of Nigeria since 1991.
Dr. Olafeso was elected Vice National Chairman (South West) in the PDP elective convention held in December 2017.
Also present at the event was the Ondo State Executive Council of the Party led by the State Chairman, Engr. Clement Faboyede, Dr. Enikuemelo, all Local Government Chairmen of PDP in Ondo State, all Ward Chairmen of PDP in Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, youth and women leaders of PDP in Ondo State.
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