Two Chairmen Emerge As Ekiti Chapter Of NYCN Elect Officers

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN) is in turmoil as two persons lay claim to the chairmanship.

Election to various offices of the Council was held on Tuesday with one of the contestants, Segun Famuyibo, claiming on social media that he won.

Another contestant, Segun Bankole has equally been declared as the new chairman of Ekiti state chapter of NYCN.

A statement by one John-Ralph Ayodele on behalf of the Council in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday explained that the elected was actually held and a winner emerged.

Ayodele stated that “The attention of the Leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter has been drawn to a news going round the social media that one  Segun Famuyibo (Mr) posted himself on the social media referring to himself to be the Newly elected Chairman of the Council in Ekiti State.

“As much as we are encouraging the said Segun Famuyibo to be law abiding citizen of the State and accept defeat in good faith, we need to caution him to avoid committing treasonable related offences.

“His illegal announcement on social media is nothing but a distraction to the general public and a slap on the National Youth Council of Nigeria.

“It should be noted that a Congress was conducted  on Tuesday 13th September, 2022 in accordance with the Constitution of the Council and the laid down rules of the Electoral Committee.

“The election however produced Comrade James Segun BANKOLE as the Chairman of the Council with 109 Votes to defeat the said Segun Famuyibo who managed to get 14votes at an open secret poll.

“The Congress had in attendance the Electoral Officers, Outgoing State Officers, Immediate past NANS President, the Heads and delegates of the registered Organizations in the Council, the officers of the Council at the Local Government levels, the Security Agencies and other well meaning Nigerians.

“The video clips at the poll, photo shots, declaration of the result and Presentation of the Certificate of return are our evidence to prove beyond doubt.

“The victory of Comrade James Segun BANKOLE is audible to the deaf and feasible to the blinds.

“It is on this note we want to implore the general public to disregard whatever information coming from Segun Famuyibo or his supporters. Our State Chairman is James Segun BANKOLE.”