Members of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the sacked National Chairman , Senator Ali Modu Sheriff , have vowed to remain and work for the party in the state.
They denied moving to Mega Party of Nigeria , saying they would continue to work ahead of the 2018 governorship election while awaiting the Court of Appeal, Ado Ekiti decision on the factions in the state .
They stated this at a meeting held under the aegis of PDP Elders Forum and hosted by the first state party chairman , Chief Clement Awoyelu.
Some personalities who attended the meeting included a former House of Representatives member, Mrs . Titilayo Akindahunsi; a former PDP state Secretary, Dr . Tope Aluko ; a former Secretary to the State Government , Chief Dare Bejide ; a factional PDP state Chairman , Chief William Ajayi; Mr . Toyin Obayemi ; Dr . Kunle Folayan and Elder Martins Ibikunle , among others.
There are two State executives Committees in the state . One led by Gboyega Oguntuase , the faction loyal to Senator Ahmed Makarfi , and another led by William Ajayi , which is loyal to Sheriff.
The Supreme Court recently declared Makarfi as the authentic National Chairman of the party . The Court of Appeal, Ado Ekiti , is expected to deliver judgement in the leadership crisis in the state in October .
Speaking with reporters at the end of the meeting attended mainly by PDP members loyal to Sheriff , Awoyelu said the Forum was formed to refocus , reshape and reposition the party as an election - winning platform.
Aluko described members of the group as “ formidable individuals” who had won various elections under the umbrella of the party , saying affirmation of Senator Ahmed Makarfi by the Supreme Court was a new beginning .
“ We are united and we will deliver Ekiti for PDP again in 2018 .”
“ We urge our members to remain in the party irrespective of whatever circumstance . It is not true that some of our members have defected to Mega Party of Nigeria , ” Bejide added.
Ajayi assured leaders present in the meeting of the decision of his executive to reposition the party for the 2018 Governorship election.
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