Prominent chieftains and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North West Local Government Area have rejected the inauguration of Mr. Olusola Adekanbi as the party’s chairman in the council area.
Reports indicate that the APC state chairman, Moses Alake Adeyemo, recently inaugurated chairmen of the party across several local government areas in Oyo State.
However, some APC stakeholders in Ibadan North West have opposed the move, describing the inauguration as an imposition.
Instead, the party leaders reaffirmed their support for Mr. Rahmon Ojuolape as the legitimate chairman of the APC in the local government area.
The position of the APC chieftains was outlined in a protest letter signed by several party stakeholders, including Alhaji Biodun Adeleye, Alhaji Jelili Asukuna, Apostle Dada, Chief Segun Adeleke, Hon. Tajudeen Adelabu, Hon. Z.O. Adeosun, Elder Obisesan, Hon. Bolanle Gbadamosi, Hon. Funke Olanrewaju, Hon. Remi Ajanaku, Chief Isiaka Agboola, Hon. Johnson Gbadegesin, Elder Soji Williams, Hon. Kemi Laleru, Hon. Fausat Alabi, Hon. Alhaja Akintola, Alhaja Funmilayo Olabode, and Chief Mrs. Funmilayo Olanrewaju.
The letter reads “We, the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North West Local Government, are writing to express our strong rejection of the recently inaugurated local government chairman and executive members.
“The faction led by Alhaji Adewolu Oluokun has dominated party structures with less than 25% of party followers, nominating Alhaji Remi Sodiq as local government ambassador and securing 75% of ward ambassadors, despite most having served over 12 years, contradicting party principles of rotation and inclusivity.
“We allege that Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle is behind this minority dominance. At the local government congress, only one list emerged, producing Rahman Ojuolape as chairman and Tajudeen Salako as secretary. This list was submitted a day before the Congress, allegedly under Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle’s influence.
“The congress was conducted by Mr. Ajuwon Yusuff and Mr. Olaitan Petter, who received only one list. The exercise was witnessed by INEC and DSS officials. Issues persist in wards 2, 3, 4, 7, and 11, with two different lists generated. Instead of harmonizing the lists, the faction leaders favored the minority list, using Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle’s influence.
“We warn that failure to address this issue may lead to further party setbacks, suspension of wards 2, 3, 4, 7, and 11 meetings and activities, suspension of local government meetings and activities. We request a thorough investigation into the congress proceedings, intervention to resolve ward-level issues, fair representation and inclusivity in party structures”.
Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr Wasiu Olawale Sadare, when contacted, noted that he will investigate the matter.
Sadare noted that the party will take the necessary action on the allegations.
He said, “I have not heard it. I am hearing it for the first time. It is strange to me, but if you allow me to investigate the matter, I will find out what is happening there. Then the party can issue a release if the need arises”.
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