Ondo 2024: PDP’s fate rests on Mafo’s shoulders, by stakeholders
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be having its gubernatorial primary in Ondo state on Thursday, April 25.
To those who are keen observers, the PDP primary is the deciding factor as regards what becomes of the state.
Stakeholders reckon that many factors have contributed to the rot and decay in the party, but none is more immense than the party’s reward system mechanism.
Of a truth, being away from power for so long has caused weariness in party faithful with many leaving the party and some others returning at will.
They believe is time to vote for a candidate that’s capable of uniting the party and benefit from the pending implosion of the opposition party.
However, they are confident that John Ola Mafo is the one aspirant who has what it takes to win elections in the next gubernatorial poll.
Observers reckon that aside from being loved by all party members, he has friends and allies across all spheres having been around for quite some time.
According to them, his candidacy promises to reignite a spark for alliance among Ondo state elder statesmen who would see hope for the future they once had.
A statement by the media aide to Mafo, Yusuf Adebayo, noted that he has been on a statewide tour, bought his forms, and enjoys the support of powers that be outside Ondo state in the southwest, adding that supporters are confident that he will not negotiate with the ticket; a fact that can’t be said of many others in the race.
In a few days, party delegates will be saddled with an onerous task and it is to ensure PDP gets it right with their candidacy.
- The Nation
