Mr. Funmiso Babarinde, who served as an Executive Assistant to ex-Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, on Wednesday, signified his intention to contest the chairmanship post of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state.

Babarinde, served in the Oyinlola administration between the year 2007 and 2010 when the administration was sacked by a Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, which declared then governorship candidate of the Action Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, the winner of the 2007 governorship election in the state.

The chairmanship aspirant, in his letter of intent, addressed to Osun PDP acting chairman, Dr. Adekunle Akindele, a copy of which was obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, declared himself as eligible, having gathered experience in private and public service as a civil servant and a political office holder with deep knowledge of politics within and outside the state.

The letter read in parts, “My wealth of experience in private and public service as a civil servant and a political office holder, together with my understanding of the political terrain in and outside Osun state, especially as a foundation member of Osun PDP, attest to my eligibility and informed my strong belief that by the grace of God and the support of distinguished stakeholders and members of our great Party, I will make a difference and contribute reasonably to the overall growth of the PDP in Osun State and beyond.

“I acknowledge and commend your frantic efforts so far. We would not be where we are today if not for your transformational leadership which is also my view of leadership and style.

“In keeping with the stated view, my aspiration stemmed from my decades of commitment to the PDP project and my passion to support the current PDP administration – to be a nexus between the government, the party and the good people of Osun state.”