The Party gave the younger generation equal opportunity to participate, and in the process elected, arguably the youngest man in the world to hold such a position; Muhammed Kadede Suleiman, a 25 year old man as its National Youth Leader.
Out of the 21 National Working Committee positions contested, 18 were settled by consensus.
Even the position of National Deputy Chairman (South), which was keenly contested by Oyinlola and Arapaja gave further proof of the Party's commitment to the tenets of Democracy. Imagine the conflict that would have ensued if the powerful backers of Oyinlola who lost the election had insisted on imposition.
Oyinlola's supporters could have argued that his credentials as a retired Army General, two term Governor, and former National Secretary of the PDP are superior to those of Arapaja, a former Deputy Governor, former Ambassador, and former South West Zonal Party Chairman. But a free and open Election settled the matter in favour of Arapaja.
Over 3,000 delegates participated in the exercise, with another 3,000 attending as officials and stakeholders. All in a peaceful and convivial atmosphere.
With the high level of efficiency and decorum with which the PDP organized its 2021 Special National Convention, the Party has sent a clear signal to the people of Nigeria that it is determined to revitalize the country with a stronger economy, better security and real democratic governance, come 2023.
Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse. Public Affairs Analyst, PDP Stakeholder, Convener Reset Lagos PDP and a Delegate to the 2021 Convention
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