Engr. Akeem Olatunji, Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, has extended warm congratulations to Ambassador Taofeeq Arapaja on his election as National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a press statement released to journalists in Ibadan on Sunday, Olatunji praised Arapaja’s extensive political trajectory, describing it as rich with the expertise the party desperately requires for reconstruction. He noted that Arapaja has long been admired across generational lines in political circles.
Labeling the appointment “a round peg in a round hole,” Olatunji highlighted Arapaja’s hallmark qualities: steady guidance, composed leadership, and a proven ability to fortify any institution he joins.
The election took place on Saturday during the PDP National Convention in Ibadan, which assembled the party’s prominent figures from nationwide. Arapaja, who previously held the position of National Deputy Chairman (South), now advances to a key spot on the National Working Committee (NWC).
“His distinguished public service remains integral to his legacy,” Olatunji remarked. “As a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Jordan, he is widely regarded as one of the PDP’s key institutional anchors.”
The chairman emphasized that Arapaja’s elevation underscores the party’s reliance on seasoned leaders. He added that residents of Oyo State, particularly in Oluyole, feel immense pride in one of their own assuming such a pivotal national role.
Olatunji expressed strong confidence in Arapaja’s ability to leverage his deep experience and grasp of national dynamics to revitalize the PDP, ensuring it is strategically poised for electoral success in upcoming cycles.
