Former Deputy National Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and chairmanship contender for the office of National Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode Ibiyinka George, has warned that the party cannot afford to make mistakes at the December 9 national convention.
Speaking during an interactive session with the 36 states chairmen of the party in Abuja, on Saturday, Chief George, also a former Military Governor of old Ondo State, said he would recognise the youths in the scheme of things if elected as chairman.
“We must get it right. We must be fair and just to all and keep connected to the people. We can’t afford to make mistakes now. The people are our strength and God helping us, the party shall be victorious in the next elections.
“Now is the time to begin to mentor our youths and raise from among them a crop of credible, resourceful, dynamic and patriotic leaders.
“If I am elected, I will involve the youths in leadership positions including putting them in various committees where they will learn the ropes and gain necessary experience to become good leaders,” he said.
He added that he was determined to use his wealth of experience to bear on governance in the party if given the mandate.
