There were indications in Abuja on Sunday that the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party might strike a deal with a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, in a bid to win the state rerun governorship election slated for Thursday, investigations by our correspondent have revealed.

Omisore is the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the election in which the candidate of the PDP, Senator Ademola Adeleke, came first with 254, 698 votes while the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, came second with 254,345 votes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has, however, said there would be rerun in some polling units where elections were cancelled.

The units, which were listed by the commission, are two in Orolu Local Government Area, one in Ife South Local Government Area, one in Ife North Local Government Area and one in Osogbo Local Government Area.

It was gathered that the PDP had already initiated discussions with Omisore towards winning the two units in his stronghold of Ife.

Apart from Omisore, the PDP was said to be planning to meet with candidates of other political parties that had what a source described as a “worthy outing” during the election on Saturday.

Such candidates, it was gathered, are African Democratic Congress’ Fatai Akinbade and Action Democratic Party’s Alhaji Moshood Adeoti.

Already, it was gathered that a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, had spoken with Omisore on the need for the latter to support the PDP candidate in the rerun.

Fani-Kayode, who is also from Ile Ife like the former deputy governor, confirmed that he had spoken with both Omisore and Adeleke on the issue.

The former minister told our correspondent that there was a need for the parties to come together and “bury the ruling party in the state on Thursday.”

He said, “Yes, it is true that I have spoken with my brother, Senator Omisore, and our (PDP) candidate, Senator Adeleke, on the issue.

“I can tell you confidently that both of them are receptive to the idea and I can tell you that we are going to meet together to discuss working relationship before Thursday.

“We are not talking about any condition. We are doing all these for the love of our party and our people. We need to liberate the state from the vultures and invaders of our commonwealth. By the grace of God, we shall do it.”

It was gathered that a former Governor of the state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, would be involved in a discussion with Akinbade.

Oyinlola, it was learnt, would prevail on Akinbade, who served as the secretary to the state government while the former military administrator was the governor of the state, to support the deal.

Besides that, it was also learnt that the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, would personally speak with Akinbade, who was also a former state chairman of the PDP while Secondus was also chairman of the former ruling party in Rivers State.

Top sources in the PDP confided in our correspondent that the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, who also heads the party’s 85-member governorship campaign council in the state, would be involved in the negotiations.

It was generally believed that Saraki’s efforts at bringing the runner-up in the party’s governorship primary in the state, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, with Adeleke, helped the party on Saturday.

The source said, “We will involve Saraki in our meetings with these men. We cannot afford to lose the election in the state.

“Then, don’t forget that we have a working relationship with all the opposition political parties under the umbrella called Coalition of United Political Parties. We will invoke the spirit behind that.”

Secondus, who also spoke with our correspondent on the matter, appealed to the aspirants to cooperate with the PDP to “rescue the nation, starting from Osun State, from the grip of a party that is not sensitive to the plight of the citizens.

Caseless:
So, omisore would just say "vote Adeleke", and everyone would queue behind him? Rubbish!

Earthbound:

Apparently.

dukie25:
I don't see how APC could possibly win this.APC would need to kill Adeleke to win this one.

Caseless:
omisore cannot tell those who voted him in the first round who to vote in the second round. That would even damage his political career. If someone was better than him, why did he contest against them?

It's an issue of integrity.

Caseless:
So, omisore would just say "vote Adeleke", and everyone would queue behind him? Rubbish!

It was gathered that the PDP had already initiated discussions with Omisore towards winning the two units in his stronghold of Ife.
Fani-Kayode, who is also from Ile Ife like the former deputy governor, confirmed that he had spoken with both Omisore and Adeleke on the issue
PDP was said to be planning to meet with candidates of other political parties that had what a source described as a “worthy outing” during the election on Saturday.
Such candidates, it was gathered, are African Democratic Congress’ Fatai Akinbade and Action Democratic Party’s Alhaji Moshood Adeoti.
It was gathered that a former Governor of the state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, would be involved in a discussion with Akinbade

Oyinlola, it was learnt, would prevail on Akinbade, who served as the secretary to the state government while the former military administrator was the governor of the state, to support the deal.
Besides that, it was also learnt that the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, would personally speak with Akinbade, who was also a former state chairman of the PDP while Secondus was also chairman of the former ruling party in Rivers State.
Top sources in the PDP confided in our correspondent that the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, who also heads the party’s 85-member governorship campaign council in the state, would be involved in the negotiations.

bedspread:
What Am concerned with is Why 5-7 Governors of other states should be in a a certain state on the day of Elections...

I Say this without Fear or Favor... The Way APC has carried out Elections in Nigeria thes few times, I Doubt if The Nigerian ship will remain in Few years to come...
it is Morally,Politically and Democratically Wrong for any office holder who is not an indigen of a certain state, or assigned by reason of security to be in the state during Elections...

Mallam Elrufai has been the Leader of this Abnormally....

It's High time we Know and Understand what we want for our Country... and if we can't behave as Human beings should do, it's best we Split or go back to the Military

wirinet:


Do you want me to chronicle the many times PDP had organised sham elections in Nigeria, especially under Maurice Iwu? If it was PDP of old, we would not even be talking of a rerun in a few wards.

PDP organised elections that was criticised by all international observers.

wirinet:


Do you want me to chronicle the many times PDP had organised sham elections in Nigeria, especially under Maurice Iwu? If it was PDP of old, we would not even be talking of a rerun in a few wards.

Under PDP votes were simply allocated to candidates with the results announced in Abuja even before collation at the collation centres.

Under APC rigging has been reduced to buying of votes and tearing of results sheets in a couple of wards.

PDP organised elections that was criticised by all international observers.

bedspread:
Young Man this is 2018....
Do you choose to Remain in the same state you were 18years ago or u choose to progress!

GEJ has given and provided the Green light for Progression....

It seems we think Nigeria is a gambling ground..

May GOD Reconstruct our thoughts...

AllTheWayUp:

This excuse and propaganda is stale
Prof Jega brought decorum and discipline to INEC, but under Buhari, INEC has been bastardize again, where Buhari's cousin who is an INEC Commissioner is even more powerful than the INEC Chairman
U guys should grow up
Nigeria has moved ahead

wirinet:


First I am not a young man, I am probably much older than you.
Secondly, elections under this government are way better than elections under previous governments except those under Humphrey Nwosu. The worst being Maurice Iwu.

Was it not under GEJ that Fayose was rigged into office?

Yes, there are still issues with elections under this government, but it is way better that elections under Jonathan.

Caseless:
omisore cannot tell those who voted him in the first round who to vote in the second round. That would even damage his political career. If someone was better than him, why did he contest against them?

It's an issue of integrity.

dukie25:
I don't see how APC could possibly win this.

APC would need to kill Adeleke to win this one.

bedspread:
[s][/s]by your Summation, you are a little kid....
If you knew about FAYOSE antecedents in Ekiti State, you will understand that there was no way FAYOSE will lose Elections in Ekiti State..

Chief Obasanjo had to ensure he was Not a Candidate, if not he would have easily won back in 2007...

The ACN Candidate even congratulated him and said the people's wish had Prevailed!
We had Edo State... I Remember Adams Oshimole was crying Rigging when his name was announced as winner...

GEJ put in his best to ensure we move out from Riggings and Elections Bloodshed..

You come out on public Displaying childishness and honor for Backwardness...

The Advancement of Nigeria is for the good of the Citizens....
Use your brain well!