Party is supreme, Sanwo-Olu says

…. As Lagos APC holds congress, elects state exco

By Chinelo Obogo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, on Tuesday, held its congress in which members of the State Executive Council emerged with Cornelius Ojelabi returning as the state chairman for a second term.

Ojelabi, who was returned unopposed at the party’s state congress, described his re-election as a reflection of unity and collective resolve within the party’s structure in Lagos.

“With profound gratitude and humility, I stand before you deeply honoured. This moment is not just a celebration of my re-election; it is a testament to the unity and commitment of members of our great party,” he said.

Reflecting on the party’s trajectory in Lagos, he said the APC had evolved beyond a political platform into what he called “a movement for the betterment of the lives of Lagosians.”

“As we celebrate today, we must look ahead to the forthcoming elections. This is the time to work together to ensure that the APC continues to lead and deliver good governance to the people of Nigeria. Today’s inauguration of the state executive council signals the beginning of a new administrative phase for the Lagos APC, with our focus on mobilisation, reconciliation of interests within the fold, and strategic positioning ahead of the next electoral cycle” he said.

While speaking, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the party is supreme and its decisions are usually made in the interest of everyone.  He said Lagos APC has proven its commitment to a common goal of building the best party structure in the country, unmatched by any other.

Sanwo-Olu said: “I can tell the entire nation that the APC in Lagos is above uncommon standards. We have shown that the party structure in Lagos is next to none in the entire country. We have demonstrated that the party is supreme.

“We have shown to everybody that for us in Lagos, we are imbibed and we are strengthened by our unity. We have demonstrated here today that we have a single and a common purpose to ensure that the party formation, the party structure in our state is the best and it’s next to none.”