The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has been re-elected for a second term in office.
Ojelabi secured his return on Tuesday during the party’s state congress held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
No fewer than 2,000 delegates from across the state endorsed Ojelabi and other executives through a consensus arrangement at the congress.
Also re-elected by consensus were Mr Moshood Mayegun (Deputy Chairman), Dr Adeola Jokomba (Secretary), and Mr Oluseye Oladejo (Publicity Secretary).
Other members of the State Executive Committee returned include Legal Adviser Mrs Folashade Bakare; Treasurer Mr Abiodun Ayigbe; Financial Secretary Mr Banjo Adedoyin-Wasiu; Organising Secretary Mr Ayodele Adewale; and Youth Leader Mr Seriki Muritala, among others.
The Chairman of the State Congress Committee, Stella Okotete, announced the consensus list of executives, which was subsequently endorsed by delegates through a voice vote.
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