The United Kingdom chapter of the All Progressives Congress has elected new executives to run its affairs for the next four years.
According to a statement made available to The Eagle Online on Saturday, the election took place on June 29, 2024.
Before the election, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Dr. Bonat Dauda, said the efforts put into organising the congress cannot be put under the carpet.
He stated that the Local Organising Committee, under his leadership, did its best to prepare the ground for a free and fair election that would represent the wishes of all the delegates and stakeholders of the party.
He said: “I am proud to say that we have worked tirelessly to bring this event to life.
“Our team has put in countless hours to ensure that this congress not only meets but exceeds your expectations.
“From the planning and logistics to the Accreditation process, even in the elections of officers coming up, every detail has been carefully considered to provide a platform for meaningful and impactful outcomes.
“I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to members of the local organising committee, all our volunteers, sponsors, and partners for their unwavering support and dedication.
“Their hard work and commitment have been instrumental in making this event a success.
“Let us embark on this journey together with enthusiasm and a shared vision for a renewed hope.
“I am confident that our time here will be both productive and inspiring.The whole process will lead to concrete actions that will drive positive change.”
Shortly thereafter, the National Secretary of the party, Dr. Ajibola Basiru, gave insights into the process of the election.
The APC national scribe stated that the Congress that would bring up the elected executive members of the APC UK Congress will throw up leaders whose visions are always in tandem with the original vision of the national leadership of the party.
Dr. Basiru also maintained that their job as officials of the APC and NWC is to organise and monitor the election process, ensure that the election was free and fair and also reflect the overall wishes of the delegates, members and all the stakeholders of the party.
The elections were held peacefully, while Hon. Tunde Doherty emerged as the Chairman.
In his acceptance speech, Doherty thanked the party leaders and NWC that organised and also monitored the election.
He said: “The outcome of today’s election was a reflection of the general acceptance of the newly elected leadership of the party.
“I want to assure you all that the new executive under my leadership would do everything that is possible to promote the ideals of the party in the UK and also bring about the best form of leadership that the APC in the diaspora required.
“Party leadership is truly a team work.
“It is a bond fostered by the necessity to serve in the interest of our party and also that of our country, Nigeria.
“As the chairman, I will carry every member of the executive along in the discharge of our responsibilities
“We are all here to serve and bring our wealth of experiences to bear.
“We will also bring our track records of excellence to the table.”
Others elected were the Deputy Chairman North, Dr. Bonat Dauda; Deputy Chairman South, Hon. Olumuyiwa Adesua; Secretary, Chief MomohYusuf Obaro; Deputy Secretary, Hon. Ayokunle Agunbiade; Woman Leader, Hon. Susan Jegunmah; Deputy Woman Leader, Hajia Mariam Muazu; Youth Leader, Hajia Sekinat Adams; and Deputy Youth Leader, Hon. Tunmise Ajiboye.
Others were the Financial Secretary, Hon. Bernard Doro, Deputy Financial Secretary, Alhaji Ganiyu Adejumo; Treasurer, Hon. Yemi Kolawole-Taiwo; Deputy Treasurer, Hon. Abimbola Fasanu; Welfare Secretary, Dr. Cal Amayo; Deputy Welfare Secretary, Ambassador Jamila Zanna Muhammad; Organising Secretary, Dr. Mustapha Bello; and Deputy Organising Secretary, Dr. Adeleye Jasper Elisha.
Also among the newly elected executives are Hon. Babatunde S. Hamzat, who is the Auditor, while Dr. Elfreda Onunkwo is the Deputy Auditor.
Hon. Adegboyega Ajibade is the Legal Adviser, with Dr. Jude U. Erika as his Deputy.
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Councillor Tunde Ajisola is the Publicity Secretary and Hon.Vincent Akin Williams is the Deputy Publicity Secretary.
Other members of the newly elected executive are Hon. Ayorinde Amoko, Leader of the People Living With Disability, with Hon. Olufunmilayo Adesanya as his deputy.
The ex-officios that were also elected are Chief Adekemi Kalejaiye, Dr. Justus Timothy Yusuf, and Dr. Charles Orjiakor.
In order to unite the party in the UK, Doherty set up a three-man reconciliation committee.
The Chairman Emeritus of APC UK, Dr. Philip Idaewor, heads the committee, with Hon. Tokunbo Olunloyo, the Coordinator APC UK Women Professional Council, and Alhaji Dapo Ayoola as members.
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