Some members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogbomoso have threatened a showdown with leaders of the Party over their choice of House of Representatives Candidate for the 2023 election.
A meeting of stakeholders which was presided over by Dr. Saka Balogun had in attendance the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, the Executive chairmen of 3 Local Governments, Hon. Temi Adibi, Hon. Taiwo Alagbe, Hon. Ezekiel Oyedepo, Alhaji Prince Felix Akande, Hon. Bayo Bankole Adijat Oritoke (Rainbow), Alhaji Tewogbola and others.
Governor Makinde had on Saturday directed that the stakeholders of the party meet to work on a consensus candidate for the party.
But contrary to the directive, some stakeholders resulted in voting after which Onireti was allotted 28 votes, John Oke 2 votes, and Akinwole Akinwale 1 vote.
This development ignites reactions as some party members while reacting said those who selected Onireti are not only jesters but enemies of Governor Makinde and the PDP in the state.
A source at the meeting said, after the aspirants were made to sign a peaceful agreement, they were excused from the meeting and the discussion continued in which they were called back about one hour and told that Onireti won the majority.
The source hinted further that it was obvious that money exchanged hands and the brain behind the whole process was the Chief of Staff to the governor, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi who allegedly gave some of the stakeholders N50,000 each to dance to his tune.
Already, the majority of the party members are angry and have threatened to reject attempts by some people to impose unmarketable and unpopular aspirant over them as candidate for the party
They also urged Governor Makinde to review his relationship with some of his close aides especially those who are constantly working against his interests.
