The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has inaugurated a reconciliation committee to resolve all conflicts and dissatisfaction in the aftermath of its primary for the emergence of candidates for the forthcoming local government election in the state.
This was disclosed in a statement by the chapter’s spokesperson, Mogaji Oladejo, on Tuesday.
According to him, the party has resolved to end its internal conflict in the next two weeks so as to form a united force for the forthcoming election.
Recall that there have been protests over the outcome of the primary, and a number of petitions have been submitted to the party’s appeal committee on the process and the result of the election.
The statement read in parts, “The party (APC), after receiving and considering the reports of the appeal, has resolved to activate its internal mechanism for conflict resolution and reconciliation to ensure that we go into the elections as a united force.
The committee has been decentralised for ease of operation and to deliver on its mandate on time.
The Lagos East Senatorial is headed by Dr. Lateef Ibirogba. Other members are Saheed Afonja, Sumbo Onitiri and Sade Bakare.
The Lagos Central Senatorial District is headed by a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Chief (Mrs) Sarah Sosan. Other members are Funso Ologunde, Adedoyin Banjo and Adigun Olalekan.
“The Lagos West 1 Senatorial District is headed by Otunba Bode Oyedele. Other members are Chief Jide Damazio , Alh. Aleshinloye and Comfort Olalere.
Lagos West 2 Senatorial District is headed by Alh. Mutiu Are. Other members are Hon. Jumoke Okoya, Otunba Kehinde Adeniyi and Adeola Rashidat.”
The state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, acknowledged the wealth of experience of the committee members while admonishing them to be painstaking and ensure that all aggrieved members are pacified and assured of better days ahead in a united party.
