Democracy Prevails in Lagelu Ward 1:

 Democracy Prevails in Lagelu Ward 1: Hon. Kazeem Salawu Emerges APC Chairman After Failed Consensus Democracy Prevails in Lagelu Ward 1: Hon. Kazeem Salawu Emerges APC Chairman After Failed Consensus

Unbiased Report on the Ward Exco APC Congress in Lagelu Local Government Following Failed Consensus

The Ward 1 Exco Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagelu Local Government was conducted amid heightened political interest after efforts to reach a consensus among stakeholders proved unsuccessful.

Party members gathered at the designated venue, demonstrating readiness to participate in the democratic process. Security operatives were present to maintain order, while officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived to observe proceedings in accordance with constitutional provisions.

Prior to the commencement of voting, discussions were held among party leaders regarding the mode of selection. A faction within the ward expressed preference for consensus, arguing that no generally accepted candidate had emerged from prior consultations. However, the majority of members maintained that since consensus had failed, the congress should proceed through an open and transparent voting method.

To ensure inclusiveness and fairness, it was resolved that interested aspirants should present themselves before members, with supporters openly lining up behind their preferred candidates. This decision was met with mixed reactions, leading to momentary tension, but party leaders and security personnel intervened to maintain calm.

When the queue system was implemented, Hon. Kazeem Salawu attracted a visibly larger number of supporters, clearly demonstrating his strong grassroots backing. At the conclusion of the exercise, he officially emerged as the duly elected and capacity Chairman of Ward 1 APC.

His victory was widely attributed to his impressive antecedents as the immediate past Vice Chairman of the ward, where he distinguished himself through loyalty, administrative competence, and unwavering commitment to party growth. Beyond party structures, Hon. Kazeem Salawu is recognized as a man of the masses—a humanitarian and philanthropist whose people-oriented disposition and accessibility have earned him deep respect across the ward.

In his acceptance remarks, he expressed gratitude to party members for their confidence and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity, strengthening internal democracy, and advancing the collective interest of the party at the grassroots level.

While some disagreements arose from sections of the ward regarding the process and outcome, the congress proceeded on the principle that in the absence of consensus, democratic selection remains the legitimate alternative within party guidelines.

Overall, the Ward Exco Congress in Lagelu Local Government reflected the realities of internal party democracy—where consensus is preferred, but where it fails, the congress must constitutionally proceed to allow members determine their leadership through open, transparent, and participatory engagement.

Source: Oyo Voice 247 Media Hub

Unbiased Report on the Ward Exco APC Congress in Lagelu Local Government Following Failed Consensus

The Ward 1 Exco Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagelu Local Government was conducted amid heightened political interest after efforts to reach a consensus among stakeholders proved unsuccessful.

Party members gathered at the designated venue, demonstrating readiness to participate in the democratic process. Security operatives were present to maintain order, while officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived to observe proceedings in accordance with constitutional provisions.

Prior to the commencement of voting, discussions were held among party leaders regarding the mode of selection. A faction within the ward expressed preference for consensus, arguing that no generally accepted candidate had emerged from prior consultations. However, the majority of members maintained that since consensus had failed, the congress should proceed through an open and transparent voting method.

To ensure inclusiveness and fairness, it was resolved that interested aspirants should present themselves before members, with supporters openly lining up behind their preferred candidates. This decision was met with mixed reactions, leading to momentary tension, but party leaders and security personnel intervened to maintain calm.

When the queue system was implemented, Hon. Kazeem Salawu attracted a visibly larger number of supporters, clearly demonstrating his strong grassroots backing. At the conclusion of the exercise, he officially emerged as the duly elected and capacity Chairman of Ward 1 APC.

His victory was widely attributed to his impressive antecedents as the immediate past Vice Chairman of the ward, where he distinguished himself through loyalty, administrative competence, and unwavering commitment to party growth. Beyond party structures, Hon. Kazeem Salawu is recognized as a man of the masses—a humanitarian and philanthropist whose people-oriented disposition and accessibility have earned him deep respect across the ward.

In his acceptance remarks, he expressed gratitude to party members for their confidence and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity, strengthening internal democracy, and advancing the collective interest of the party at the grassroots level.

While some disagreements arose from sections of the ward regarding the process and outcome, the congress proceeded on the principle that in the absence of consensus, democratic selection remains the legitimate alternative within party guidelines.

Overall, the Ward Exco Congress in Lagelu Local Government reflected the realities of internal party democracy—where consensus is preferred, but where it fails, the congress must constitutionally proceed to allow members determine their leadership through open, transparent, and participatory engagement.

Source: Oyo Voice 247 Media Hub