Ogun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Ladi Adebutu says he has started the process of reconciliation with all aggrieved party members in the state.

Ms Adebutu, who stated this while addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday shortly after collecting his certificate of return, said the document had  also authenticated his candidacy.

He further stated that his reconciliation move was not just within the party but all stakeholders within the state to ensure that PDP would emerge victorious in 2023.

“We are grateful to God that we are rewarded today. We know the journey is too far. We still have many odds to cross and we are not perturbed by the job ahead because we are driven by the  need to set our people free from the shackles of mis-governance,” said Mr Adebutu. “We take this as a challenge to work harder and we are particularly grateful that our people and the party, PDP, have  given us this opportunity to go forward and rescue our state.”

Mr Adebutu, who commended PDP for organising a convention that was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Ogun, said achieving that had previously been a challenge to PDP in Ogun.

“It is now a duty for all concerned to go forward and do reconciliation. I can assure you that we have already embarked on that duty,” the governorship candidate added. “We will continue to reach out to those that feel that they have a grouse. I am sure that with time, we shall have total reconciliation.”

(NAN)