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1. Following the publication of the list of National Assembly candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), it has become imperative for me make a few remarks.
2. It has been a long-drawn battle between the Engr. Adebayo Dayo-led Ogun State PDP Executive and the Sikirulai Ogundele group which is backed Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu.
3. While the dispute lasted, I have always maintained that it is through the instrumentality of the Rule of Law that any perceived wrong can be corrected.
4. I reckon that when there is a dispute, there could be groupings. But our position has been that we should not allow such groupings to divide us, looking at the glory ahead of us.
5. We all know that Ogun State is a PDP state. Unfortunately, the PDP has been out of government for eight years which looked like forever.
6. We are also aware of how tough things have been for the vast majority of our people.
7. That is why I and Honourable Ladi Adebutu have intervened to ameliorate the plight of our people through our Constituency Projects and various philanthropic activities.
8. Notwithstanding the misunderstanding between the two groups, now that the courts have delivered their verdicts and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has complied, it is time to look beyond the gladiators; lay aside our personal interest and prejudices and work for the PDP.
9. This is the right path to take if we wish our state well and have its interest at heart.
10. We believe that the PDP can build on the foundations laid by the founding fathers of our dear state and its current minders, and take it to greater heights.
11. With the last judgment delivered by the FCT High Court, the issue of the list of candidates has been resolved.
12. This has been further accentuated by INEC’s publication of the list of National Assembly candidates.
13. In the light of the above, and with a high sense of responsibility, I wish to respectfully urge all our elders, leaders, members and followers to close ranks and work together in all the 236 wards of Ogun State.
14. The mission of every genuine PDP member should be to win the state. Therefore, I enjoin all members of the party to work towards ensuring victory for the party. It is only when the party wins that our collective aspiration of having a better Ogun State can be realized.
15. I thank all our elders, leaders, members and followers for their unwavering support, steadfastness and love all through the years.
Senator Buruji Kashamu
Ogun State PDP Governorship Candidate
20th January, 2019
