Politics
Ward congress: Consensus ‘ll fail in Lagos, says APC factional chair
Factional Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Fouad Oki, says any attempt to endorse consensus arrangement for the congress in the state is an exercise in futility.
Oki, the Chairman of the APC Democrats, made the remarks in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
According to him, the attention of his faction has been drawn to news making round on consensus arrangements by the Tunde Balogun-led State Caretaker Committee’s for Saturday’s APC nationwide Ward Congress in Lagos State.
He said his faction should not participate in “the proposed illegal stakeholders meeting to force party members to accept a pre-determined shenanigan toward the ward congress.”
“APC Democrats are well prepared for the congress, as you know, we have been on this battle for emancipation of our party in Lagos state since the last three years.
“We urge our party members in the state to come out and participate fully.
“We appeal to all members of the party to eschew bitterness and ensure peaceful conduct of the congress, that there is no going back on the congress.
“We are determined to go ahead with the congress,” he said.
Mr Oki described the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) who were allegedly endorsing consensus arrangements as an illegal body not known to the constitution of the party.
He said, hence, such body could not decide, direct or make any pronouncement on the mode of conduct of ward congress or any policy or constitutional issue regarding the APC.
Mr Oki said the only recognised organ of the party saddled with a function to deliberate and take decision such as an option on the type or mode to be adopted for congress was the state Caucus.
According to him, party organs and composition of party organs is clearly enshrined in the party’s Constitution in line with Articles 11: A sub section (1 – xiii) and 12.9 of the APC Constitution 2014 (Amended).
“A Tea Party constituted by an individual and foisted on members of the party is immoral, illegal, null, void and of no consequence whatsoever.
“It is trite that legal process is abused when a few individuals take advantage and interpret the party constitution for a different purpose other than for what it has been intended or designed for.
“That is why a rush decision was taken by a foreign component unknown to the constitution,” Mr Oki, former APC Vice Chairman, said.
“Indeed, it is laughable that AlhajiTunde Balogun is pressuring the Nomination Form collection and submission team from Abuja to handle over to him, all the forms sent to Lagos in order to deny others from accessing the forms.
“However, unknown to him, the National Secretariat of the Party has been gracious to accept from our members, the payment tellers (proof of payment) and has appropriately given forms to all our members who have purchased forms at the Bank.
“Any attempt to endorse consensus arrangement for the congress vide the directive of the so-called GAC is an exercise in futility as the National Secretariat of the Party has replied to my letter on the issues of consensus,” he said.
He added that the development was in breach of the mandate issued by the National Caretaker Committee of the party.
He urged Balogun and the GAC to check with the National Secretariat its decision on elective Congress option in line with Article 20 of the APC Constitution and its declaration on the rejection of consensus arrangement in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti and several other States where there are factions.
Oki said that it was pertinent to let members know that the ward congress slated for July 31would definitely hold in Lagos State in strict compliance with the Congress Guideline.
According to him, the guideline will be strictly enforced in the state to ensure fair participation by all members who can vote and be voted for.
NAN
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Princess Oladunni Odu, has expressed confidence in Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate, emerging victorious in the Nov. 16 governorship poll in the state.
Odu, the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who served under late Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Okitipupa on Tuesday, that the electorate in the state would vote Progressives to stay with the ruling party at the centre.
The APC chieftain said that the party’s women forum in the state was ready for the governoship poll and had mobilised support for the ruling party ahead of Saturday’s poll.
” In Nigeria of today, the women folk play active role in participatory democracy and as strong supporters in the home front.
“The state APC women have canvassed in their homes and neighbourhood for the party, because women population at anytime is always more.
“So, the backing of the women will go a long way to shore up the victory margin of APC at the off cycle governorship election,” Odu said.
The APC chieftain said that there was no chance for any of the other oposition parties to claim victory, stressing “none of them has the leverage of APC”.
She said that in the election in Edo, APC stepped up its game and ousted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in power.
Odu said that APC had established a formidable foundation for the economic development and political stability of the state under late Gov. Akeredolu, adding “his successor, Aiyedatiwa, has followed in the same stride.”
She appealed to the electorate in the state to turn out enmasse and cast their votes for APC in Saturday’s election in order for the government to consolidate on its programmes and the progress made in the state.
Monday Okpebholo Sworn In as Edo Governor, Ending Obaseki’s Eight-Year Tenure
In a landmark ceremony held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the new governor of Edo State, bringing an end to the eight-year leadership of Godwin Obaseki. The inauguration, which took place on Tuesday, followed the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent elections, securing their path to the Dennis Osadebay House.
Governor Okpebholo took his oath of office alongside his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, as they pledged to steer the South-South state into a new era. The event drew an audience of prominent figures, including the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, among other dignitaries who witnessed the historic transition of power.
With the new administration officially in place, residents of Edo State anticipate the fulfillment of promises made by the APC-led government.
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