Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, debunked the rumour that the party is in crisis ahead of the 2023 general election, describing it as imaginary by faceless people.
The party maintained that it is focused and ready to silence its opposition.
The state party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, in a statement, said that the party’s reaction was to ignore the needless distraction, coming at the peak of the electioneering campaign, but had a change of mind to prevent people from accepting the fiction as reality.
The Guardian gathered that the allegation bothered on the party’s state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi.
Oladejo said: “The entire story is at best the fertile imagination of the writer. The Lagos State APC chairman, Ojelabi, came on board with an enviable track record of experience across the party and the three tiers of government. He has been able to leverage on this to unify the party, break barriers and placate aggrieved party members.
“He has a reputation as a team player, humble, selfless, and considerate. He consults far and wide before taking decisions on party affairs.
There is no doubt that his style of leadership complements the landmark achievements of the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure a seamless campaign that will guarantee our victory.
“Since his assumption of office, he has assiduously ensured that the party is not factionalised by promoting fair play and justice at all times.
“Despite the short notice, the Lagos Presidential rally at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, has been widely acknowledged as one of the best in terms of organisation, mobilisation, media coverage, and security arrangements.”
He said that the state chairman’s greatest strength is his approachable nature through which he has been able to mobilise market men and women, artisans, ethnic groups, youths, and other stakeholders toward the coming elections.
Oladejo said that whoever is displeased would do well to approach the leadership of the party rather than resort to an unnecessary media onslaught at a crucial period like this.
“Lagos State APC will like to reassure its members and all and sundry that the state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi remains undaunted, unfazed, and undistracted from the onerous assignment at hand.
“The party appreciates the support of its entire members as we continue to work diligently towards coasting to victory at the various levels in the forthcoming national elections.”
