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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has secured a second term in office.

Ojelabi was re-elected on Tuesday at the party state congress, held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.

No fewer than 2,000 delegates drawn from across the state returned to Ojelabi and others via consensus arrangement at the congress.

Other state executive members re-elected through consensus arrangement are Mr Moshood Mayegun (Deputy Chairman), Dr Adeola Jokomba (Secretary) and Mogaji Oluseye Oladejo (Publicity Secretary).

Others include the Legal Adviser, Mrs Folashade Bakare; Treasurer, Mr Abiodun Ayigbe; Financial Secretary, Mr Banjo Adedoyin-Wasiu; Organising Secretary, Mr Ayodele Adewale and the Youth Leader, Mr Seriki Muritala, among others.


The Chairman of the State Congress Committee, Mrs Stella Okotete, announced the consensus list of State Executive Committee members,which was endorsed by delegates through voice affirmation.

She described the state as the ‘heartbeat of progressive politics and the proud home of President Bola Tinubu,

Okotete, in her earlier address, said the state remained the foundation of progressive ideology, discipline, inclusion, strategic leadership and people-focused governance.

She said: “The strength of Lagos is a vital part of our party. It is vital to the strength of our party nationwide.

“According to the Constitution of our party, Article 20, there are approved guidelines for the state congress which today I am here to conduct.

“The congress must be democratic, transparent and in strict compliance with the Constitution of our party. When consensus is adopted, it must follow due process as described.

“This congress is not a contest of enemies. It is a contest of progressive family members united by ideology,” she said.

She reminded aspirants and delegates that qualification to contest and vote was guided by the provisions of the Constitution.

According to her, only registered members who have fulfilled the necessary requirements, including payment of prescribed fees and compliance with eligibility conditions, are qualified to participate.

Okotete said: “The processes are binding on all members and everyone must collectively respect the outcome.


“Our mandate is clear. It is to ensure a peaceful, credible and orderly congress that reflects the unity and maturity of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.

“I urge our aspirants today to demonstrate sportsmanship and our delegates to vote with conscience and commitment to the continued growth of APC in Lagos State.”

According to her, leadership in the party is service and unity remains its greatest strength.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State commended the party for demonstrating supremacy across the country, adding that the state chapter is strengthened and unified.

Sanwo-Olu said Lagos APC has proven its commitment to a common goal of building the best party structure in the state, unmatched by any other.

“In the entire country, we have demonstrated that the party is supreme,” he said.

“We have shown to everybody that for us in Lagos, we are invited and we are strengthened by the unity of purpose.”

He extended special appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, adding that under his leadership, the party ensures ample room for everyone who wishes to join, while upholding its core objectives and fostering an environment where all members can participate meaningfully.

In his acceptance speech, Ojelabi highlighted the party’s strengthened structure and electoral successes.


“As I reflect on the journey of the past four years, I am filled with pride in all we have accomplished together, from strengthening our party structure to securing victories at IPUs,” he said.

“We have demonstrated that the APC is not just a party, but a movement—a movement for progress.”

Ojelabi described the upcoming elections as a fresh opportunity to showcase unity and collective resolve, adding that party members should deepen engagement, remain steadfast, and work collaboratively to sustain good governance and sustainable development for Lagosians and Nigerians.

“The future of Lagos State and Nigeria depends on our dedication and our ability to work together,” he said.

“Let us strengthen our bonds, reach out to every community, and ensure that no voice is left unheard and no hand is left idle in this mission.”

Ojelabi addressed the younger generation, pointing to the party’s practical steps toward inclusion.

He said all 376 councillors in Lagos fall within the youth age bracket, adding that the party has also elected the “youngest assistant woman leader” for the state chapter as a deliberate effort to empower women and youth.

“To the younger generation, you will see the practical demonstration we have displayed,” he said.

“We have 376 councillors, all of them within the age bracket. And today, you can see another practicalisation of our intention to strengthen and make sure that women vote. And that is why we have elected a youngest assistant woman leader for the state. She is one of you. She is here to represent you. She is here to govern you.”

The ratified State Executive Committee includes Moshood Olanrewaju as Deputy Chairman; Adeola Jokomba as Secretary; Azizat Adejumoke Mariam as Assistant Secretary; Babajide Aboyade Sunday and Olayinka Olusanya as Vice Chairmen; Muyideen Abayomi as State Zonal Vice Chairman; Folashade Bakare as Legal Adviser, with Adebila Adewummi as Assistant Legal Adviser; Abiola Aigbe as Treasurer, assisted by Olugbenle Sonola; Banjo Adedoyin as Financial Secretary, with Olaleye Ganiyat Olufunke as Assistant Financial Secretary; Ayodele Adewale as Organising Secretary, alongside Sanwo-Olu Adebayo Oladimeji as Assistant Organising Secretary; Seye Oladejo as Publicity Secretary, supported by Yesiru Karamo as Assistant Publicity Secretary; Adeniyi Kehinde as Welfare Officer; Bikuda Adedoyin Tolulope as Auditor, with Wusu Shakiru Ajiyan as Assistant Auditor; Shola Eletu as Woman Leader, assisted by Damilola Sonayan James; Seriki Muritala as Youth Leader, with Vincent Adukwu as Assistant Youth Leader; Afolabi Dada as Special Leader; Goshe Oyebola Rasheed as Senatorial Youth Leader; Mathew Eshinlokun as Senatorial Youth Leader (Central); Balogun Olugbenga as Senatorial Youth Leader (East); Deaconess Ajiwonuola as Senatorial Woman Leader (Central); Olawoyin Modupe as Senatorial Woman Leader (East); and Aishat Sanni, Yomi Olubando, Bamidele Olufemi and Ngozi Catherine as Ex-Officio members.

Pullony:
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donleo92:
Very calm ma. That commands respect

DeltaBachelor:
Ojelabi big shoe. Abeg try help your people around Iba (Iyana-School) and its environs. They also need to taste from this democratic cake na, Abi what do you say sir ?

FreeStuffsNG:
That means the next Governor of Lagos State is not likely to come from Lagos West niyen.

Congratulations sir.

DeltaBachelor:
Ojelabi big shoe. Abeg try help your people around Iba (Iyana-School) and its environs. They also need to taste from this democratic cake na, Abi what do you say sir ?

Antoeni:
Ojelabi is a Great Mistake , This Man Was a Common Teacher in One Room in Ojo With Two Wives He Became Ojo Local Government Chairman, He Only Used The Position to Make His Life Meaningful And Later He Became oto Awori Local Government Chairman, And Also After That Became Ojo House of Reps , Later He Became a Commissioner, What Has He Done to Make ojo Great or The Youths That stood By Him , APC is a Cult Movement That is of We Ourselves And Nobody Else

Antoeni:
Ojelabi is a Great Mistake , This Man Was a Common Teacher in One Room in Ojo With Two Wives He Became Ojo Local Government Chairman, He Only Used The Position to Make His Life Meaningful And Later He Became oto Awori Local Government Chairman, And Also After That Became Ojo House of Reps , Later He Became a Commissioner, What Has He Done to Make ojo Great or The Youths That stood By Him , APC is a Cult Movement That is of We Ourselves And Nobody Else

donleo92:
Very calm man. That commands respect

FreeStuffsNG:
That means the next Governor of Lagos State is not likely to come from Lagos West niyen.

Congratulations sir.

Pullony:
Very calm cus I knew him in person but never trust all dis politicians ooo u trust Dem on ur own risk ni ooo

Antoeni:
Ojelabi is a Great Mistake , This Man Was a Common Teacher in One Room in Ojo With Two Wives He Became Ojo Local Government Chairman, He Only Used The Position to Make His Life Meaningful And Later He Became oto Awori Local Government Chairman, And Also After That Became Ojo House of Reps , Later He Became a Commissioner, What Has He Done to Make ojo Great or The Youths That stood By Him , APC is a Cult Movement That is of We Ourselves And Nobody Else

tollyboy5:
He's doing well, I went to eyin osa. And I saw what was going on there. Lagos no end for mainland ojelabi is from eyin osa.