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