Intervene in Ondo APC crisis, group tells APC NWC

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure

A group, the Oodua Progressive Youths League (OPYL) has called on the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to urgently intervene in the crisis rocking the party in Ondo State following the conduct of its State Congress, despite a restraining order by the Federal High Court sitting in Akure.

The group, in a statement by its General Secretary, Mr. Wale Abdulwaheed, warned that failure to address the situation promptly could push the party into a serious internal crisis.

The group said proceeding with the congress amid a subsisting court order has generated tension and uncertainty among members in the state.

OPYL described the development as troubling, noting that internal disputes arising from the congress and the alleged defiance of a court order have heightened tensions among party stakeholders.

According to the group, the decision to hold the congress despite a court injunction has heightened tensions among party loyalists, with some factions reportedly threatening to form parallel committees or pursue legal action.

The statement read: “The APC is a law-abiding party built on democratic principles. It has always projected itself as a party that respects the rule of law and constitutional order. That reputation must not be compromised under any circumstance.

“Respect for judicial pronouncements is not negotiable. As a ruling party, the APC must lead by example. Obedience to court orders strengthens democracy and reinforces public confidence in our institutions.”

OPYL warned that if the issues arising from the congress were not carefully managed, they could snowball into litigation and political instability in the state.

The group stressed that decisive action from the party’s national secretariat would help restore calm, reinforce discipline and reassure members that the APC remains committed to internal democracy and respect for the rule of law.

“The situation requires immediate intervention from the national leadership to prevent a total breakdown of discipline. The APC has always prided itself as a party that respects the law. Allowing the crisis to fester will not only damage the party’s image but could also create long-term divisions that are difficult to repair,” the group noted.