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APC Meeting Erupts in Chaos Over Alleged Chairmanship Imposition by Obasa

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Apr 15, 2025.

The APC meeting began peacefully at 4:00 p.m yesterday on Ijaoye Street in Ojokoro LCDA
Protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with slogans such as “Who knows Sanusi?”
James Owolabia former House of Representatives member.and APC stalwart in Ojokoro, urged protesters to remain peaceful and avoid violence.

A stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State descended into chaos on Monday over allegations of candidate imposition, Eko Hot Blog reports.

The meeting, which began peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Ijaoye Street, took a dramatic turn when aggrieved members stormed the venue in protest, chanting “Ole!” (thief), “We can’t take it,” and accusing the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, of imposing a candidate from Agege on Ojokoro residents.

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Protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with slogans such as “Who knows Sanusi?”, “Obasa can’t control us from Agege,” and “We won’t allow a stranger rule us here.”

One protester, Olusegun Akinoso-Olawaye, later told reporters that the meeting aimed to ratify an imposed candidate with no ties to the council.

He emphasized the importance of selecting a chairmanship aspirant who resides in Ojokoro, has worked for the party, and actively participated in council politics.

Akinoso-Olawaye warned that imposing an outsider with no electoral history in Ojokoro could have negative consequences.

“We are here to reject imposition. All aspirants deserve a fair contest to prove their political relevance,” Mr Akinoso-Olawaye said.

APC Meeting Erupts in Chaos Over Alleged Chairmanship Imposition by Obasa

The protesters, comprised of supporters from at least 18 chairmanship aspirants, were present at the meeting to oppose the alleged imposition of a candidate.

Among the protesters, Bola Ojetayo, a leader, expressed disappointment that party leaders frequently prioritize their personal interests instead of considering the will of the people.

Ojetayo mentioned that the aim of the protest was to ensure that an unfamiliar figure would not be appointed as the next council chairman

“We must not sell our seats to outsiders. A stranger cannot come and lead us in our own home.

“Leaders can’t sit elsewhere and decide for us. Someone in Agege shouldn’t determine Ojokoro’s leadership,” Ms Ojetayo said.

In response, James Owolabi, a former House of Representatives member.and APC stalwart in Ojokoro, urged protesters to remain peaceful and avoid violence.

Mr Owolabi, who represented Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency, acknowledged the concerns and affirmed their right to protest within the party.

“You have a voice in the party. Express yourselves peacefully without violence,” Mr Owolabi advised.

Other APC leaders present included Jelili Oseni, council chairman, and Ipoola Omisore, a former Lagos Assembly member.

Also in attendance were Amosu Aminu, Chief Oriyomi Olaogun, and Mr Akindele Aremu, among others.

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has scheduled the local government elections for July 12.