A group within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Equity and Justice has expressed dissatisfaction with the Acting Publicity Secretary, Michael Ogunsina, for his recent remarks praising a federal lawmaker, Hon. Abass Adekunle Adigun Agboworin, while seemingly overlooking the achievements of other PDP lawmakers in the state.
In a strongly worded statement made available to newsmen by its publicity Secretary Hon. Adedayo Tirimisiyu in the state capital on Wednesday, the group criticized Ogunsina for using the party as a yardstick to commend one lawmaker, implying that others were not performing up to expectations. They emphasized that such actions could sow seeds of discord within the party and create unnecessary division among its members.
The group called on Ogunsina to repent from activities that could potentially undermine party unity and urged him to refrain from making statements that might alienate other lawmakers or belittle their efforts.
Furthermore, the statement appealed for calm among party faithfuls who found Ogunsina’s remarks offensive, expressing hope that he would acknowledge his mistakes and avoid similar actions in the future.
The controversy arose from Ogunsina’s recent statement praising Hon. Abass Adekunle Adigun Agboworin for his exceptional leadership and service to his constituency. While acknowledging Agboworin’s accomplishments, the group argued that singling out one lawmaker for praise, while also asking others to follow his footsteps could inadvertently marginalize others and create unnecessary competition within the party ranks.
The group ‘PDP For Equity and Justice’ emphasized the importance of solidarity and collaboration among party members, urging all lawmakers to work together for the common good of the party and the people they represent.
As the party strives to maintain unity and cohesion, it is essential for party officials like Ogunsina to exercise caution in their public statements and avoid actions that could undermine the collective interests of the PDP in Oyo State.
But the party secretary Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke in a statement said the post made and signed by the Acting Publicity Secretary of the Party Mr. Micheal Ogunsina yesterday, 26th of March 2024 was misquoted and taken out of proportion by overzealous bloggers.
Adeleke in a statement said ‘ I have read the post and there was no part of the post that maligned and denigrated our very hardworking elected officials in Oyo State.”
“The post was done in good faith with no bias or persons in mind. Hon. Abass Adekunle Adigun Agboworin just like our other elected officials are doing well.”
“It is important that our media handlers, bloggers and influencers comprehend words and statement objectively and they should not always misquote intentions and unsaid words.”
“It is also critical to note that it is good for our elected officials and appointed officers at all levels to carry the state Secretariat of the Party along in their activities so that the Party can also sing their praise at every opportunity.”
“We are one big family and the Party is advancing on a daily basis under the leadership of Engr. Seyi Makinde.”
