Ogun PDP exco gets national hqtrs’, IGP’s backing

The National Executive of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Mr. Adedayo Bayo-led party exco in Ogun State to move into the PDP’s state secretariat in Abeokuta, the state capital, to enable it perform its constitutional functions effectively.

In a letter to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, the national body urged him to provide security for the party’s executive at the Ogun secretariat.

In the last six months, the Bayo-led executive, which is loyal to Prince Buruji Kashamu, and the Senator Dipo Odunjirin faction, loyal to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, have been fighting for control of the secretariat.

About 12 persons, including the State Secretary, Alhaji Semiu Sodipo, were beaten up by armed thugs early this year when the Kashamu group attempted to occupy the secretariat.

Yesterday, Kashamu said the IGP has directed the Commissioner of Police to provide security for the party’s authentic executive.

He spoke in Ijebu-Igbo while distributing 250 cars and 500 motorcycles to party members and supporters through his foundation, the Omo-Ilu Foundation.

Bayo said he had secured a court order restraining anybody, including the police, from harassing or arresting him when he takes charge at the secretariat.

He praised Kashamu for his commitment to the unity and progress of the party.

Bayo said the executive would resume at the secretariat today.

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