The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at a stakeholders meeting yesterday in Lagos announced the adoption of President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in office in 2015 just as it announced former President Olusegun Obasanjo as its grand patron.
Also announced as patrons are Alhaji Shuaibu Oyedokun, Chief Olabode George, Chief Clement Awoyelu, Tunde Osunrinde, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, Senator Bode Olajumoke, Alhaji Rashidi Williams, Senator Jubril Martins Kuye, Senator Yinka Omilani, Chief Alani Bankole, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, Chief (Mrs) Mobolaji Osomo and Chief (Mrs) Aduke Maina.
A Stakeholders' Council was also announced as part of efforts to bring the party back to its rightful position in the zone. The adoption of Jonathan for a second term in office in 2015 was by majority of voice votes.
Announcing the appointment of the Stakeholders' Council, the Chairman Caretaker Committee, PDP South-West, Chief Isola Filani said the council would be chaired by Senator Lekan Balogun, while Dr. Abayomi Finih will serve as Vice- Chairman and Dr. Wale Oladipo as Secretary.
National Mirror