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APC-USA Elects New Officers

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6 years ago

October 29, 2018

The All Progressives Congress, USA Chapter has elected new national officers at its 2nd National Convention held in Washington USA on Saturday October 20, 2018. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Francis Onukwuli, Prof Adesegun Labinjo, the former APC-USA Deputy National Chairman South was elected as the National Chairman of APC-USA. Prof Labinjo takes over from Mr. Tony Isama, the former National Chairman.

Also elected were Chief Emeka Molokwu as the Deputy National Chairman South, Dr. Charles Mambula as the Deputy National Chairman North and Mrs. Ronke Ekwensi as the National Secretary.

Other officers elected at the convention were National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Francis Onukwuli, National Organizing Secretary, Mr. Foly Coker, National Treasurer ,Mr. Ayo Olashege, CPA, National Financial Secretary, Ms. Constance Iloh, National Women Leader, Alhaja Adenike Oyejide, National Welfare Officer, Mr. Abisoye Oladejo, National Legal Adviser, Ken Nwele, Esq., National Youth Leader, Mr. Olalekan Ogunmeno,Deputy National Secretary, Mr. Ademola Tijani, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Prince Adebanjo Adejuwon, Deputy National Organizing Secretary, Mrs. Modupe Ayangbesan, Deputy National Women Leader, Ms. Elizabeth Olagunju, Deputy National Welfare Officer, Mr. Bishop Adejube, Deputy National Legal Adviser, Banji Dada, Esq., and Deputy National Youth, Mr. Oyakhilome Bello.

The new national officers were sworn in by Hon. Judge Dele Alade, APC-USA Leader and Chairman Board of Trustees. Judge Alade later presented the new officers to Chief Bisi Akande and other APC leaders in attendance. Chief Akande congratulated the new officers and urged them to contribute their own quota to the success of APC and the reelection of President Buhari in 2019. Chief Akande commended the leadership of APC-USA for demonstrating high level of discipline, organizational skill and orderliness which are worthy of emulation.

Senator Ojudu, the Political Adviser to President Buhari, Otunba Henry Ajomale, former Chairman APC Lagos State, Barrister Bankole Oluwajana, APC National Vice Chairman Southwest, Chief Kareem Daramola, APC Lagos, Mr. Bola Ajimotokan APC-Canada BOT Chairman, Mr. Folu Ojutalayo and Mr. Ade Omole, both from APC-UK all took turn to address the convention. Goodwill messages were read at the convention including messages from Senator Lawal Shuaibu, APC Deputy National Chairman North, Dr. Philip Idaewor, Chairman APC-UK Chapter and Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Foreign Affairs & Diaspora.

At the convention, APC-USA members called on Nigerians to continue to support the Buhari/Osinbajo government and the APC as they continue to position Nigeria for development and greatness in the 21st century. They said that the Buhari administration has stabilized the Nigeria economy and that the single payer account system of the Federal Government has saved Nigeria a lot of money by blocking the loopholes through which the corrupt elements siphoned money. They said that the rapid infrastructural developments and the gigantic progress in the agricultural sector, and the war against corruption and terrorism of the Buhari administration must continue.

The APC-USA statement calls on Nigerians to reject the current gang up against President Buhari and the APC by corrupt and discredited politicians and some corrupt high profile individuals in the country. “These are the people that plundered our commonwealth and looted our treasury making Nigeria one of the poorest countries in the world despite the abundance natural and human resources in the country”, the statement read. APC-USA called on Nigerians to take their destinies in their hands and reject the PDP and its candidates at all levels. “We cannot afford to go back to the sixteen years of destruction and unabated looting by the PDP during Obasanjo and Jonathan administrations. When you fight corruption, corruption fights back”, the statement adds.

The statement reiterates APC-USA’s commitment to continue to support President Buhari and APC candidates at all levels, and to make the expertise and the technical knowledge of its members available to the APC governments at all levels to help in executing the party’s programs for the country.

Professor Francis Onukwuli

National Publicity Secretary APC-USA

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Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate

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2 days ago

November 14, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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.”

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Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration

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2 days ago

November 14, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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.

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Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic

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2 days ago

November 13, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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