The Deputy National Chairman ( South) , All Progressives Congress , Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has inaugurated a peace committee to reconcile aggrieved members of the party in Oyo State .
Ajimobi had earlier indicated his determination to reconcile aggrieved members of the party in the state in his maiden statement as the deputy national chairman of the party .
The reconciliation committee , headed by the former Governor of Oyo State , Chief Adebayo Alao – Akala, comprises 16 members with Prince Gbade Lana as secretary .
Ajimobi, who is also a member of the National Working Committee of the APC , said the team would ensure genuine reconciliation of party members in Oyo State .
He said all party members contributed to the success of the party in 2011 and 2015 elections .
He urged them to accept that they were all responsible for the setback witnessed in the 2019 elections .
“I acknowledged that we all contributed to the success of the party in the past, particularly in 2011 and 2015 elections . Conversely , if we have a setback in 2019, I believe it is honourable to accept that we all contributed directly or indirectly accordingly ,’’ he said .
He apologised for the mistakes he made , saying , “As humans , we are not infallible . I accept my mistakes. I tender my unreserved apology. In the same spirit , others who might have similarly made mistakes, I accept their apologies .
“Let us seize this moment for the overall benefit of our party and people . Let selfless and meaningful service to humanity be our watchword .”
Other members of the reconciliation committee are Prince Gbade Lana ( secretary ) , Alhaji Kamar Ajisafe , Pa Akin Ojebode , Alhaji Laide Abass , Prof . Dibu Ojerinde , and Senator Teslim Folarin .
Others are Segun Odebunmi , Niran Alarape , Mojeed Olaoya, Isiaka Areokuta, Mabel Williams , Chief S. M . Akindele , Adefisoye Adekanye and Rasaq Arikewuyo.
