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APC Members Protest Alleged Manipulation in Lagos State Council Affairs

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Protesting members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from 57 Local Government Areas, LGAs, and Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday, over alleged manipulation and interference in council affairs by some party leaders. The protesters, who were armed security agents, chanted solidarity songs and demanded the removal of the Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, and a member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, accusing them of poor leadership and manipulating party processes. The protesters also urged President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other senior APC leaders to intervene in the matter, warning that unresolved grievances could deepen internal party divisions and threaten the APC's prospects in the 2027 general elections in Lagos.

Key Takeaways:

  • 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State were represented by protesting APC members.
  • The protesters accused the Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, and a member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, of poor leadership and manipulating party processes.
  • The protesters warned that unresolved grievances could deepen internal party divisions and threaten the APC's prospects in the 2027 general elections in Lagos.
  • The protesters demanded the removal of the Lagos APC Chairman and the member of the House of Representatives.
  • The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP, Moshood Jimoh, deployed policemen to the scene to maintain order.
  • The APC spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo, reacted to the protest, stating that the party will follow laid-down rules in selecting cabinet members for the 20 Local Government Councils and 37 Local Council Development Areas.

Statistics:

  • 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas participated in the protest.
  • 2 individuals, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi and James Faleke, were specifically targeted by protesters for alleged manipulation and poor leadership.
  • 2027 is the year set for the general elections in Lagos State, which the protesters warned could be threatened by internal party divisions.

Sources:

  • "APC members storm Lagos Assembly over alleged manipulations" by Vanguard (2025).
  • "Rules 'll be followed --Lagos APC" by Lagos APC Spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo.

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