From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo

A former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has sent a message of congratulations to the newly elected national officers of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Oyinlola, who lost the Deputy National Chairmanship of the party to a former deputy governor of Oyo State, Ambassador Taofik Arapaja had earlier sent a private message to Arapaja congratulating him on his victory and wishing him a successful tenure.
Arapaja has also acknowledged the message with appreciation.
In a general message to the new PDP leaders, Prince Oyinlola, while describing the success of the national convention of the party as a good omen for Nigeria and Nigerians said he was confident the party is in very good hands.
He also thanked the founding fathers, all party leaders and his supporters across the country for the strength of their support for him and their love which they radiated around him throughout the contest.
The former governor lauded his colleagues in the PDP Governors Forum for holding the forte of the party while promising that he would continue to play his role as a leader and strengthen his support for the PDP and its organs.