Stakeholders in the politics of the South-West geo-political zone on Tuesday were full of praises for the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Iyorchia Ayu.

They lauded Ayu’s role in the fight for true federalism, ideals of democracy and enthronement of the rule of law in Nigeria.

The notable PDP leaders, who met in Akure, applauded Ayu for leading by the strength of his ideas.

They also commended him for protecting the integrity of the party, enhancing the cause of democracy and consolidating the strength and mass appeal of the leading opposition party in the country.

“PDP is enjoying a sense of harmony,” they said.

The respected leaders distanced from the calls on Ayu to resign and lashed at those obfuscating issues and polarizing the leading opposition party.

Meeting under the auspices of the South-West Unity Forum (SWUF), the leaders said Ayu deserved commendation for advancing the course of the party.

In a statement after the meeting titled, “South-West has spoken”, the leaders praised Ayu for sorting out certain fundamental issues germane to the victory of the party in 2023.

The statement was signed by the Chairman of South-West Unity Forum (SWUF), Chief Ajani Bankole.

The statement emphasized Ayu’s extraordinary commitment to reconciliation, the scale of courage, human warmth and the pressing sense of work to be done ahead of the 2023 elections.

The leaders commended Ayu for contributing immensely to PDP’s victory in Osun State.