The Ibadanland Stakeholders, Leaders and Elders Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on Thursday, met in Ibadan to channel a new course and mobilize for unity, harmony and cooperation with a view to repositioning the party ahead of the 2023 elections.
The enlarged meeting, which had in attendance all the party gladiators was held at Ibadan Civic Centre.
According to a communique signed by Alhaji Adesina Alabi for Meeting Conveners and Communique Drafting Committee, it emphasized that the Meeting was not at the instance of individual, group or bloc of aspirants or those seeking to hijack the Party for selfish reasons. It noted that the efforts were made to reach out to all gladiators and prospective aspirants without any exception as they all pledged their support for the bold initiative.
The stakeholders regretted the step taken by some faceless people to discredit the Meeting through sponsored noise in the mass media which was aimed at discouraging genuine members and delegates from attending the Meeting. However, stakeholders again appealed to those behind the futile call for boycott of the Meeting to have a rethink and join others to rebuild Oyo APC if they were genuine in their claims as members of the party.
In attendance at the historic meeting were Oyo State Party Chairman, Chief Akin Oke, Representative of Former Oyo State Governor, Otunba Alao-Akala – Chief Wale Ohu, Senator Representing Oyo Central, Oloye Teslim Folarin, 2019 Oyo APC Guber Candidate, Chief Bayo Adelabu, Oyo State APC Secretary, Alhaji Mojeed Olaoya, Oyo State ALGON Chairman, Prince Ayodeji Abass Aleshinloye, APC Deputy National Youth Leader, Hon. Afeez Repete, 2019 Oyo APC Guber Aspirant, Dr Olusola Ayandele, Member House of Representatives from Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolu Sadipe, Former Minister of Sports, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, former Oyo APC Financial Secretary, Alhaji Kayode Adanla among several others.
Read the full communique:
THE TEXT OF COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE MEETING OF IBADANLAND STAKEHOLDERS OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS HELD AT IBADAN CIVIC CENTRE, IBADAN ON JANUARY 21, 2021.
1. Conveners posited that the Meeting was the brainchild of some concerned members of Oyo APC who feel the need for Progressive family members across the eleven Local Government Areas of Ibadanland to channel a new course and mobilize for unity, harmony and cooperation with a view to repositioning the Party.
2. Conveners emphasized that the Meeting was not at the instance of individual, group or bloc of aspirants or those seeking to hijack the Party for selfish reasons. More so, efforts were made to reach out to all gladiators and prospective aspirants without any exception as they all pledged their support for the bold initiative.
3. Conveners regretted the step taken by some faceless people to discredit the Meeting through sponsored noise in the mass media which was aimed at discouraging genuine members/delegates from attending the Meeting. However, stakeholders again appealed to those behind the futile call for boycott of the Meeting to have a rethink and join others to rebuild Oyo APC if they were genuine in their claims as members of the Party.
4. Stakeholders at the Meeting were, therefore, unanimous in their call for more commitment, team spirit and love for one another among Party faithful as the 2023 general election beckons.
5. At the Meeting, it was reported that Progressive elements from Ibarapa axis expressed their desire to be carried along in the efforts to reflect Ibadanland/Ibarapaland Agenda for the APC.
6. Stakeholders re-echoed the need for oneness and togetherness as this was considered very essential for the APC to bounce back and reclaim its lost glory and thus emerge stronger and more virile.
7. Stakeholders welcomed briefing from the National Headquarters of the APC ahead of the forthcoming membership registration and revalidation exercise which the promised to accord all necessary support to ensure that a good population of existing and new members are captured in the exercise.
8. Stakeholders lauded conveners for the efforts made towards strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols.
9. Conveners expressed gratitude to eminent party leaders especially former governor, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, who was represented at the Meeting by Chief Wale Ohu and also the State Caretaker Chairman, Chief Akin Oke,
10. The Meeting adjourned for another day which Conveners promised to announce to the general public as soon as possible.
E-signed
Alhaji Adesina Alabi
For Meeting Conveners and Communique Drafting Committee.
