2023: Accommodate All Interests, Lanlehin-led Reconciliation Committee Charges Ibadan City APC Stakeholders
In order to ensure the success of the Oyo state chapter of the APC in 2023, stakeholders in the party from the five local government areas in Ibadan City are to take into account all interests and all viewpoints.
Speakers at an interactive session conducted at the party’s secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, stated that this was the only way to ensure inclusivity, solidarity, and unity, which will undoubtedly result in victory in the upcoming elections.
Leaders, members, and aspirants from the local governments of Ibadan North, Ibadan Northeast, Ibadan Northwest, Ibadan Southeast, and Ibadan Southwest attended the session, which was called by the Senator Olufemi Lanlehin-led Oyo State APC Reconciliation Committee.
Some House of Assembly aspirants in attendance who spoke at length included Mogaji Wasiu Akere, Ibadan Southwest I, Hon. Adeniyi Adeoti, Ibadan Southwest II, Hon. Lukman Akanji from Ibadan Southeast II, Hon. Taiwo Hammed Eshinlokun, Ibadan North I, as well as Hon. Gbadebo Obisesan, Ibadan Northeast I.
The party was reminded of the need to uphold equity, justice, and fairness in its dealings by Alh. Kazeem Lawal (Duro’re), Ibadan Northeast Constituency II, and Hon. Femi Adelowo, Ibadan North Constituency II, who both aspired to represent their respective constituencies.
In order to show that the party is prepared for inclusive politics, Hon. Gbenga Elemide from Ibadan Southeast, Chief S.A. Adeleke from Ibadan Northwest, Alhaja Alimat Olajide, and Hon. Alade Yakub from Ibadan Northeast all emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of the party structure.
Also speaking, Alh. B.A.O. Oladeji, a leader from Ibadan North, urged participants to work diligently for the success of the party, charging the Reconciliation Committee to note that its assignment will always be ongoing and not one-off, necessitating the creation of a smaller committee possibly even to handle spin-offs.
According to the unique characteristics of each local government, the agreement at the session remained an enlargement of the party structure where possible and a complete renovation in others.
Leaders from the five local government areas which constitute Ibadan City present at the meeting were Alhaja Tairat Adeyemi, Hon. Ademola Omotoso, Alh. Akeeb Animashaun, Baba Salawu Olowo Adekile, Prince Gbade Lana, Hon. Rasaq Ekundayo, Hon. Kola Adigun, Madam Bunmi Adedeji, Hon. Kehinde Oloya, Alh. Azeez Asimolowo and Alh. Akin Olajide, former Secretary to the Oyo State Government.
Others were Apostle Dada, Alh. Isiaka Agboola, Alh. Obileye, Hon. Segun Adeleke, Pa Adeniyi, Baba Saba, Pa Isaac, Prince Afolabi, Hon. Tunde Williams, Alh. Mufutau Adisa, Mr. Bayo Adeyemo, Hon. Tajudeen Asanike, Engr. Adeyoju, Baba Ghandi and many other party stalwarts.
On the Reconciliation Committee were the Committee’s Secretary who also doubles as the party’s State Secretary, Alh. Tajudeen Olanite, Engr. Dayo Lawal, Baba E.O. Olaoye, Alh. Akin Akande, Chief Kehinde Balogun, Pastor Wale Adepoju, Chief (Mrs.) Funke Olayanju, Dr. (Mrs.) Adepeju Esan, Comrade Ibrahim Bolomope, Hon. Abass Akande and Hon. Wahab Oguntayo. Pastor Akin Oke, Pa Suara Ogunyemi, Alh. Ayinla Kakako, Hon. Gaphar Ojetola, Alh. Bukola Badmus, Chief Sunday Ajadi Abeebo and Hon. Afeez Bolaji Repete were also in attendance.
In his closing remarks, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, the chairman of the committee, praised the attendees for their perseverance and the zeal with which they participated in the discussion and urged them not to give up on their efforts to enthrone the APC in the state’s government as well as its retention of the federal seat. He also reminded them that election day is a crucial time for that success to materialize, thus members must undoubtedly make accommodations for one another in a spirit of mutual respect.
He added, “Our Committee offers stakeholders, especially those offended, fairness, justice, and equity as our governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin, has shown commitment and readiness to listen to counsel and implement suggestions.
