The Social Democratic Party SDP Ondo State on Sunday held a stakeholder meeting with all the party leaders across the six local governments in Ondo Central Senatorial District.
The meeting, which was held as part of the party’s preparation for the coming local government election in the state, took place at the party secretariat along Oyemekun road, in Akure, the state capital.
Along with the party leaders in each local government, the chairmen of the six local government areas in Ondo Central—Akure North, Akure South, Idanre, Ifedore, Ondo East, and Ondo West—were present.
While speaking, the state Chairman of the party, Hon. Stephen Adewale expressed delight over the large turnout of members despite all the challenges they faced before, during and after the 2023 general election.
He appreciated them for their unflinching support and love in gearing the party to the next level. Adewale also enjoined all party members not to relent in their efforts towards making the party a source of pride.
However, problems facing the party were also discussed by each leader present at the gathering. The chairman had earlier, during his welcome address, said that the purpose of the gathering was to have a round table discussion on the challenges facing the party and also the possible ways of moving it forward.
While given the reports of happenings in their various local governments, the local government leaders lament on the state of the party in their various local governments and appealed to the State Executive Members to ensure that the lack of finance that have been the bane of the party at the various local governments is addressed.
In his contribution, Adebola Aina, the State Secretary, harped more on the need for the Party Stakeholders to ensure that no stone is left unturned even as they continue to mobilise for the upcoming local government elections.
He explained that it’s high time the party members in Ondo Senatorial District throw their full support behind the party and build the party at the grassroots.
The stakeholders urged the party national leaders to rise to the challenge of assisting and encouraging the Local Government structure of the party financially in order to build and bring in new members.
Rising from the meeting, the party leaders vowed to return to their local government and start the mobilisation and activities ahead of the coming local government election.