NewsGov Sanwo-Olu Rallies APC South West Leaders Ahead Of Ondo Election

Gov Sanwo-Olu Rallies APC South West Leaders Ahead Of Ondo Election

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By Ayodele Oni

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The inaugural meeting of leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and stakeholders in the South West has been held with the newly appointed  Zonal Coordinator of the party, Governor Sanwo Olu of Lagos state.

The meeting, which attracted notable chieftains of the party in the region was held in Lagos with the south west Vice Chairman, Isaac Kekemeke leading them.

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Kekemeke is one of the governorship aspirants of APC in Ondo primary election billed to hold this week.

A communique, made available to newsmen in Akure by the zonal vice chairman, indicated that the issue of the governorship election in Ondo and others were stop of discussions.

The communique reads “We have identified the places we need to work, and the work is continuous. We are working in Oyo State. We will continue to work in Osun State. We will continue to work in Ondo State. Ondo State has a unique issue because we have an election coming up, that affects all parties.

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“There are candidates that have been thrown out; there are people who have aspired to be aspirants and will turn out to be candidates after the primary elections.

“We are all brothers and sisters; we will resolve all our issues in-house, and I want to assure you that APC will continue to remain the party of choice in Ondo State.

“We have decided to ensure harmonisation and reconciliation in all the states in the South-West, particularly in Oyo, Osun, and Ondo State, where the party will participate in a governorship election later this year.”

He said they also resolved to prioritize empowerment and engagement with students, youths, women, and persons with disabilities, amongst other initiatives.

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“After discussing the challenges facing the party in the South-West zone, the meeting resolved to immediately set up a zonal office of the party in Ibadan and also to immediately set up a liaison and operational office in Lagos since the zonal coordinator is the Governor of Lagos.

“The meeting also resolved, as part of engagement with the leadership, formal and informal, of the party, to convene a South-West Assembly of the All Progressives Congress in early June this year.

“The meeting also resolved that, under the leadership of Governor Sanwo-Olu, this forum will continue to engage with relevant stakeholders, to ensure their empowerment and productive engagement by the government of the federation and various governments in the South-West.”

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Speaking after the inaugural meeting, the national and zonal officers of APC in the South-West passed a vote of confidence in Governor Sanwo-Olu, saying the appointment of the Governor as zonal coordinator by the national leadership of the party is well deserved.

The APC national and zonal officers from the South-West, while presenting a congratulatory letter to Governor Sanwo-Olu pledged their support and loyalty to the Zonal Coordinator as he leads the South-West of the party to strengthen and reposition it for the future.

a liaison and operational office in Lagos since the zonal coordinator is the Governor of Lagos.


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