Ondo State Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Mr Segun Oyegbolu has resigned from office.
Oyebolu’s resignation will take effect from July 30, 2024.
It was learnt that Oyegbolu took the decision to resign after the emergence of Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA) as the new Party Leader and flagbearer of the SDP in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
According to the letter sighted by our correspondent, Oyegbolu believes continuing with his current position as state SDP Chairman could potentially bring distraction and hinder the plans and activities of the new team.
The Letter reads, “I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and the entire National Working Committee of our esteemed party, SDP, for granting me and the rest of the CTC, the exceptional opportunity to rebuild the Ondo State Chapter. I am especially thankful for the unwavering support of the National Youth Leader, Mr. Ogbonna, the National Legal Adviser, and all other members of the NWC.
“Their outstanding cooperation and assistance to me and the CTC since our appointment have been invaluable. I am deeply grateful for the chance to help rebuild and enhance our brand in Ondo State. During my brief tenure, we have successfully established a new and fitting State Party Secretariat, rebuilt LG and Ward structures across the entire state, improved party membership and positioned the party as a credible contender in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
“Following the successful conduct of the substitution primary, which resulted in the emergence of Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA) as the new Party Leader and flagbearer of our great party, it has become expedient for me to step aside and allow the new party leadership to assume position, as we strive for victory in the upcoming election. Continuing in my current position could potentially distract from and hinder the plans and activities of the new team. Therefore, it is crucial to swiftly empower a new, election-winning machinery to fulfil our candidate’s aspirations and the party’s goals.
“As preparations intensify to wrest power from the oppressive regime of APC and liberate our people from the mismanagement of the current administration, I am fulfilled and content to step down from my position as State Party Chairman. This will enable our new leadership to build on the existing structures and re-lubricate the party machinery effectively, with the aim of securing victory in November.
“The future of our party is bright and filled with promise. I eagerly anticipate handing over a united and highly motivated SDP team of leaders and members to our newly-minted leader in fulfilment of my promise to allow him take firm control of the campaign and logistics thereabout. The end of the Ayedatiwa administration is imminent, and I am hopeful that the groundwork already laid will pave the way for preventing another term for the APC administration.
“The good people of Ondo State have clearly voiced their desire to end sufferings, oppression, and the dubious antics of the current administration. I therefore enjoin our ebullient candidate to hit the ground running as we look forward to the liberation of our people from the oppressive policies of the current administration.
“As a party, we have invested and will continue to invest in the promises of a new and better tomorrow for our people. Our determination to change the “changers” remains sacrosanct. Once again, I sincerely thank you for the opportunity to serve the party and our esteemed constituents.”
