Don’t shun PDP elders if you wish to succeed – Lagos chapter tells Fayose

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed satisfaction and support for the emergence of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as chairman of the PDP Governors’ forum.‎
The chapter opined that the onerous task to rescue the party was one that any genuine member who is truly interested in the return of PDP to Presidency should support.

A statment by its spokeperson, Taofik Gani, quoted PDP state chairman, Hon. Moshood Salvador, as urging Fayose to take advantage of his new role to facilitate genuine long lasting mobilisation, reconciliation and structural dynamism in the party.
Salvador advised Fayose to infuse the party state chairmen into an extended forum where party issues can be shared first-hand, especially with states where the PDP is not in government.
He said: “We are pleased with the emergence of Dr. Ayodele Fayose as the new chairman of PDP governors’ forum. We are convinced that this emergence will radically reposition the party.
“We particularly rely on his doggedness, long term experience as Oldest serving governor in the nation and his love for popular say and way. He should immediately begin the reconciliation of members- elders and youths alike.

“He should not be demoralised nor distracted by hate speeches against him, many of which will be sponsored by his detractors within and outside the PDP.
“In lagos state, we expect that he will use his new leadership and role to get closer to our leaders and elders who have at different times and levels served the party and nation meritoriously.
“He should shun any side talk or blackmail to ignore these elders and leaders. Indeed he needs