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APC-USA Applauds Gov Lalong & Urges Nigerians to Rally Behind Tinubu
APC-USA Applauds Gov Lalong & Urges Nigerians to Rally Behind Tinubu
The APC-USA Chapter has commended Governor Simon Lalong, the Director General of the recently dissolved APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for his exceptional leadership in successfully directing the affairs of the Council to victory in the February 25th presidential election. In a statement issued at the end of the National Executive Committee meeting of APC-USA, the Chapter also urged Nigerians to rally behind the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a rapid transformation and development of the country.
APC-USA thanked Gov Lalong for his service and described him as a man of courage who accepted to serve as the DG of the PCC even at the risk of his political career. APC-USA said that it keenly followed the activities of Gov Lalong, his leadership style and his commitment and loyalty to Nigeria, the APC, and the presidential ticket of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima. APC-USA said that the PCC under the directorship of Governor Lalong was united, indivisibly focused on the goal, and was run in a world-class democratic manner. APC-USA said that the APC-PCC engaged on effective winning strategies and campaign that delivered the presidency to APC. The APC-USA Chapter acknowledged the effectiveness of the dissolved PCC media team headed by Mr. Dele Alake. The Chapter also praised the Diaspora Directorate of the PCC for the effective mobilization of the Diaspora for the presidential election and to support APC presidential ticket. APC-USA thanked all its members and Nigerians in the Diaspora especially those that went back to Nigeria to support and vote for the APC presidential ticket.
APC-USA reiterated its call on Nigerians especially Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Peter Obi to join hands with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to move the country forward. The Chapter warned against any actions or utterances that could further threaten the unity, progress and stability of the country. APC-USA assured Nigerians that the President-Elect is a fair-minded and detribalized Nigerian and leader who will bring the country together and involve all segments of the nation in the task of building a just, fair and prosperous country.
APC-USA urged the President-Elect to employ and use the services of competent, credible and honest individuals in his administration. APC-USA believed that the President-Elect and the Vice President-Elect are ready to hit the ground running from day one on May 29. The Chapter also believed that Asiwaju Tinubu will not be persuaded to appoint people who have failed in their previous roles or are of questionable character, and have corruption allegations against them. The Chapter expressed its confidence and belief that the President-Elect will build a memorable and lasting legacy for himself in the history of the country.
APC-USA resolved to advise the President-Elect to robustly engage credible and qualified Nigerians in the Diaspora in his administration which they believed would be the major catalyst to the rapid development of the country. APC-USA expressed its readiness to make the talents and expertise of its members available to the Tinubu and Shettima administration to ensure the success of the administration.
APC-USA warned the public against some individuals claiming and purporting to be APC-USA members who have been reportedly scamming and deceiving members of the public and the APC in Nigeria. The Chapter stated that it has a 23 year history inclusive of almost 10 years as APC-USA, and that its current National Chairman is Professor Adesegun Labinjo. The Chapter then released the names of its other national officers as follows:
1. Prof Adesegun Labinjo, National Chairman
2. Chief Emeka Molokwu, Deputy National Chairman South;
3. Mr. Abdullahi Gambo, Deputy National Chairman North;
4. Mr. Ademola Tijani, National Secretary;
5. Dr. Ismaila Maigyara, National Publicity Secretary;
6. Ayo Olashege, CPA, National Treasurer;
7. Dr. Umo Ekanem, National Financial Secretary,
8. Ken Nwele, Esq. National Legal Adviser;
9. Mr. Folly Coker, National Organizing Secretary;
10. Mrs. Elizabeth Olagunju, National Women Leader;
11. Mr. Oyakhilome Bello, National Youth Leader;
12. Mrs. Emem Asikpo, Deputy National Secretary;
13. Mrs. Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye, Deputy National Publicity Secretary;
14. Ms. Ololade Salvador, Deputy National Organizing Secretary;
15. Mr. Abduljabbar Surajo Guga, Deputy National Youth Leader;
16. Prince Henry Adesanya, Secretary Board of Trustees;
17. Hon Judge Dele Alade, Chairman, Board of Trustees
The NEC Meeting of APC-USA was attended by its Branch Chairmen including Mr. Kunle Masha, Georgia Branch, Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun Dada, Houston Branch, Chief Emeka Molokwu, New Jersey Branch, Mr. Adeleke Lamoriyu, Maryland Branch, Dr. Ismaila Maigyara, Missouri Branch, Mr. Bisoye Oladejo, New York Branch, Mr. Nojeeb Ola Agunbiade, Minnesota Branch, Mr. Omotayo Alawiye, Colorado Branch, Dr. Andrew Anugwom, Dallas Branch, Dr. Charles Mambula, Oklahoma Branch, Mr. Idris Rufus, Pennsylvania Branch, Mr. Olatunji Anthonio, California Branch, and many others.
Signed:
Dr. Ismaila Maigyara
National Publicity Secretary, APC-USA Chapter
Professor Adesegun Labinjo
National Chairman APC-USA
Chief Emeka Molokwu
APC-USA Deputy National Chairman, South
Mr. Abdullahi Gambo
APC-USA Deputy National Chairman, North
Mr. Feyi Tijani
National Secretary, APC-USA
Judge Dele Alade
Chairman BOT/NAC, APC-USA
*Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate*
As the party campaigns for the 2024 Local Government election in Ogun State draws to a close midnight of today (Thursday), the All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged registered voters in Ogun State to go out and exercise their fundamentals rights on Saturday “without any fear whatsoever”.
Addressing the grand finale of APC in Odogbolu Local Government, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye said, “APC has done very well under the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, and we are poised to win the chairmanship and councilorship elections overwhelmingly come Saturday”.
Oladunjoye, who is also Senior Media Consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, thanked the Odogbolu people for showing massive support to the APC in the local government.
“With what I have seen here, victory is sure. I want to thank you on behalf of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi. “Come out and vote peacefully on Saturday. It is your constitutional duty and obligation.”
Oladunjoye added that people should learn from the chairmanship candidate of the party in Odogbolu local government, Dr. Babatunde Oyetola Diya, who vied for the office about three and half years ago and did not get it, but remained faithful in the party and continued to reach out to people with his humanitarian efforts.”
Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration
Influential Edo State politician, Anthony Ojo has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo after being sworn-in as the new Governor of the State.
In his congratulatory message, Ojo expressed confidence in the abilities of Gov Okpebholo to bring the dividends of democracy close to the people of Edo State.
“The people of Edo State have total trust in your five-point agenda, capacity as a leader, and this is evident with their immense show of love. We have no single doubt that under you, this state will progress to the promised land,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, Anthony Ojo has confirmed his aspiration to contest the Edo Central senatorial seat under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a position previously held by Senator Okpebholo before he was elected governor.
He cited that sharing the same leadership ideologies with Governor Okpebholo, and the keen desire for transformative human and capacity developments in Edo State are the reasons behind his ambition.
He promised to work closely with the Governor to provide succour to Edo citizens.
Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic
ABUJA – The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has further affirmed Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of Action Alliance (AA) elected on 14th March 2021 National Convention of the party as valid and authentic.
Action Alliance, in a statement by its National Secretary, Vernimbe A James said, “the court of appeal Abuja Division today in Appeal Number; CA/ABJ/CV/1163/2024 in a lead Judgement delivered by Hon.Justics Abba Mohammed which was concord by the other two Justices dismissed the appeal filed by Adekunle Omoaje faction through one Miller C.Orgwu ( on behalf of himself and all NEC Members Elected at Action Alliance Elective National Convention of 7th of October,2023, held at OOPL Abeokuta, Ogun State ) against 1, INEC, 2, Kenneth Udeze,3, James Vernimbe, 4, Akinuli Fred Omolere.
“The Court also awarded N400,000 cost against the appellants in favor of the Respondents.
The appeal was about the validity of the powers of Action Alliance NEC under Chief Kenneth Udeze led executive to conduct the party Governorship primary in Ondo State for the upcoming Saturday 16th November 2024, Governorship Election.
“The Federal High Court Abuja Division had earlier In Suit Number; FHC/ABJ/ CS/626/2024 Between Miller Orgwu and others (Omoaje faction) claiming to be authentic NEC of the party against 1, INEC, 2, KENNETH UDEZE,3, JAMES VERNIMBE, 4, AKINULI FRED OMOLERE presided by HON. JUSTICE JOYCE O.ABDULMALIK on 24th, September 2024 dismissed their Claim and validated the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Conducted by Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC as valid and authentic, thereby Confirming the Ondo State Governorship Candidate of the party AKINULI FRED OMOLERE as the valid Candidate of the party for the 16th, November 2024 Governorship Election in Ondo State.”
The statement further said: “On 28 March 2022, the FCT High Court Abuja had affirmed and validated the Action Alliance National Convention held on 14th, March 2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led NEC of the party were elected.
“Dissatisfied with the said Judgement, one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others were granted leave of the court of appeal to appeal same Judgement.
“On the 26th, January 2024, the Court of Appeal Abuja Division in Appeal Number; CA/ ABJ/ CV/ 955/22 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others further Affirmed the FCT High Court Judgement that earlier validated the Action Alliance National Convention of 14th March,2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance (AA) NEC of the party was elected.
“Dissatisfied with the appeal court Judgement one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others have appealed the Judgement to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in appeal Number: SC/ CV/162/2024 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others, the matter is still pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria which he has abandoned but desperately looking for how to come through the back door to claim the leadership of Action Alliance.”
The statement also explained that “INEC has since Complied with the Judgements validating the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC of the party was elected and uploaded on its website the Name of Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze- National Chairman, Vernimbe A James -National Secretary and other Elected NEC of the party as authentic.
“There is no court ruling or Judgement that Affirmed or validated any other National Convention of Action Alliance (AA) held on any other date apart from the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party which Courts have already and variously validated.”
Ezenwa Ibegbunam, who is the Counsel to Chief Fred Omolere, the governorship candidate of the party affirmed by the Court, noted that the judgment has further restated the correct position of the law and a vindication of the previous decision of the Court of Appeal which had earlier affirmed Chief Udeze led executive as the authentic leadership of the Action Alliance.
On his part, Chief Kenneth Udeze has praised the Court of Appeal as a citadel of justice and urged the party members across the country to remain focused.
He further noted that the Judgment has cleared the way for the victory of the party in the Ondo State gubernatorial election.
Source: Daily Independent
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