Ekiti 2022: Progressives group raises 250-member committee for Segun Oni

A Political pressure group named the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) progressives in Ekiti State has raised a 250-member committee for the campaign of the former governor of the state, Engineer Segun Oni, ahead of the 2022 governorship poll.

Oni was elected governor of state in April 2007 on the PDP platform. He was removed from office on 15 October 2010 following the Judgement of an Appeal Court which ruled against him.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti by the group’s Media Officer, Saliu Akeem, disclosed that membership of the committee were drawn from various strata  the party structure .

“Part of the committee’s responsibilities included, contact, media and mobilisation.”

“The committee  is expected  to reach out to all stakeholders in Ekiti PDP to support Asiwaju Segun Oni as PDP candidate for next year Governorship election”, the statement said.

According to the statement, former National and State Assemblies as well as former Chief of staff to Ekiti Governor were members.

Also in the committee were former State Chairman of PDP, former Commissioners, former Council Chairmen, former member of the State working committee. Other party stakeholders were also involved.

It further stated that the inauguration of the committee will hold this week through audio visual in line with COVID-19 policy.

“Expected to grace the inauguration are His Excellency, Asiwaju Segun Oni, Dr Ife Arowosoge & the State Coordinator of PDP progressives, Hon Wale Ayeni.”

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