Mimiko Is Welcomed To Labour Party _ Omotosho
The National Chairman of Labour Party, Dr Mike Omotosho has said that the immediate past governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko is welcomed to the party whenever he chooses to do so.
A statement made available to newsmen and personally signed by Omotosho quoted him to have said that his attention was drawn to a report on Thisday Live where a faceless group spoke on the return of Dr Mimiko to Labour Party.
He said his response became necessary because the said group, while supposedly condemning the return of the former governor, appeared to be speaking in our support.
“Let me state unequivocally that Dr Olusegun Mimiko is free to return to this party he helped to nurture. I have nothing against his return and I state without any reservation that his coming will be a worthwhile addition to this party especially at this time. He is a brother and a well experienced politician whose sagacity will contribute to the growth of Labour Party.
“Though rules of engagement have since changed with our new leadership, we are resolute about building a well structured party where the generality of the people, not few individuals, have the way.
“We made a solemn promise to return this party to the masses who truly own it and that we shall make happen. Irrespective of who knocks on our door, our ideologies cannot be compromised, our resolve for best practices, internal democracy and rule of law are sacrosanct,” Omotosho said.
While appealing to individuals and aggrieved members of the party to eschew acrimony and embrace peace across board, Omotosho reiterated that the mandate freely given to him at the October 3rd Special National Convention of the party will be upheld for the success of the party.
“You have given us the mandate, we shall give you the victory, ” he assured party members.
“To all loyal party members across the country, thank you for standing firm, you are all the reason this great party has not been confined to the dustbin of history in spite of past dealings that only promote the interests of a very few minority,” Omotosho said.
