The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State have re-elected Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi as State Chairman of the Party for a second term in office.
Ojelabi was re-elected on Tuesday at the party state congress, held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
No fewer than 2,000 delegates drawn from across the state returned to Ojelabi and others via consensus arrangement at the congress.
Other state executive members re-elected through consensus arrangement are Mr Moshood Mayegun (Deputy Chairman), Dr Adeola Jokomba (Secretary) and Mr Oluseye Oladejo (Publicity Secretary).
Others include the Legal Adviser, Mrs Folashade Bakare; Treasurer, Mr Abiodun Ayigbe; Financial Secretary, Mr Banjo Adedoyin-Wasiu; Organising Secretary, Mr Ayodele Adewale and the Youth Leader, Mr Seriki Muritala, among others.
The Chairman of the State Congress Committee, Mrs Stella Okotete, announced the consensus list of State Executive Committee members,which was endorsed by delegates through voice affirmation.
She described the state as the ‘heartbeat of progressive politics and the proud home of President Bola Tinubu,
′Okotete, in her earlier address, said the state remained the foundation of progressive ideology, discipline, inclusion, strategic leadership and people-focused governance.
She said: “The strength of Lagos is a vital part of our party. It is vital to the strength of our party nationwide.
“According to the Constitution of our party, Article 20, there are approved guidelines for the state congress which today I am here to conduct.
“The congress must be democratic, transparent and in strict compliance with the Constitution of our party. When consensus is adopted, it must follow due process as described.
“This congress is not a contest of enemies. It is a contest of progressive family members united by ideology,” she said.
She reminded aspirants and delegates that qualification to contest and vote was guided by the provisions of the Constitution.
According to her, only registered members who have fulfilled the necessary requirements, including payment of prescribed fees and compliance with eligibility conditions, are qualified to participate.
Okotete said: “The processes are binding on all members and everyone must collectively respect the outcome.
“Our mandate is clear. It is to ensure a peaceful, credible and orderly congress that reflects the unity and maturity of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.
“I urge our aspirants today to demonstrate sportsmanship and our delegates to vote with conscience and commitment to the continued growth of APC in Lagos State.”
According to her, leadership in the party is service and unity remains its greatest strength.
“Let this congress further consolidate our progressive mantra and strengthen our structure in support of the renewal agenda of our President,” Okotete said.
