The Chairman of Progressives’ Solidarity for Asiwaju (PSA), Chief (Dr) Ibrahim Emokpaire, along with members of the executive committee, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Mary Alile, the newly appointed National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress, at the party Secretariat.
The courtesy call is to congratulate Her on her appointment and to familiarize the women wing of the group with her office. The Chairman in his remark felicitate with the Women Leader and expressed the group’s commitment to collaborate with the party for the upcoming elections in Edo and Ondo, highlighting the preparedness of existing structures awaiting party directives.
Dr. Mary in her response appreciated the team for the need to identify with her office, emphasizing the inclusive nature of the group and its collective approach. The National Women Leader was impressed with the wide spread of the group, stating that we are far beyond banner carrying groups out there, as we have a proven and verifiable track record.
The National Women Leader noted that 2024 is a crucial year for the party as we have Edo and Ondo to deliver, adding that Edo is in the state of “accident and emergency”, noting the need for the party to bring the best candidate who will deliver the polls.
Moreso, she noted the role of women cannot be overemphasized in the ballots, as such, women need to be in the helm of affairs.
She assured PSA of active involvement in party activities as soon as politicking activities starts in ernest, officially recognizing them as one of the support group that will work with the party.
The North-Central women leader, Hon. Alheri Samuel congratulated the National leader on her appointment, thanking her for the warm reception. She assured the Leader of her commitment to mobilize women towards the success of the elections to deliver APC’s mandate.
In their separate remarks, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed, Mrs. Janet Godwin among others registered their goodwill messages and pledge their readiness to contribute to the party’s success in the forthcoming elections.