Mr. Funmiso Babarinde, who served as Executive Assistant to former Osun State Governor Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, announced on Wednesday his intention to contest the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Babarinde worked in the Oyinlola administration from 2007 to 2010, until the Court of Appeal in Ibadan Division nullified the government and declared Action Congress candidate Rauf Aregbesola the winner of the 2007 governorship election.
In a letter of intent addressed to Osun PDP acting chairman Dr. Adekunle Akindele—obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday—Babarinde declared himself eligible for the position, citing his experience in both private and public sectors as a civil servant and political office holder, as well as his deep knowledge of politics within and beyond Osun State. He wrote, in part:
“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 inform 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 without your transformational leadership, which aligns with my own view of leadership and style.
In keeping with this view, my aspiration stems 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.”
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