Despite the leadership crisis rocking the party at the national level, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Ogun state has elected new executives to pilot the affairs of party for the next three years.
At the state congress supervised national party officials led by the Chairman of the Congress Committee, Hon. Olatunji Shoyinka, alongside the National Financial Secretary, Hon. Dimeji Fabiyi, and other party officials, Emmanuel Famojuro was elected as the new State Chairman of the party.
Speaking after his victory, Famojuro called for unity among party members, assuring them of result-oriented leadership, while pledging to boost the party’s relevance through grassroots mobilisation, and inclusiveness, stressing the critical roles of youths and women.
“We must work as one family. Youths and women are the backbone of this party. I believe we can, and we will do the job diligently”, he said.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Congress Committee, Hon. Olatunji Shoyinka, stated that the party would only recognise authentic members and the newly elected executives.
He described the transition as a step towards victory for the party and expressed confidence in Famojuro’s leadership.
“He is someone who will lead Ogun State to where we want it to be. ADC is the next government in Ogun State and Nigeria by God’s grace,” he said.
Meanwhile, the National Financial Secretary, Hon. Dimeji Fabiyi, admonished the new leadership to prioritise unity among members and maintain an open-door policy.
He however alleged that the outgoing leadership of Femi Soluade failed to effectively grow the party, turning it into what he described as a “transactional party” focused on negotiations rather than development.
“They sent many quality aspirants away because they saw no hope and were not inspired. The people of Ogun State have been calling on us, saying this situation cannot continue,” he said.
He added that the party has now set a new direction, expressing optimism that the ADC is ready for renewed growth and success under the new leadership.
Reacting, the Femi Soluade-led faction of the ADC in the state, described the congress as kangaroo.
He stated that had been re-elected as the state chairman of the party with Babatunde Adedeji as Deputy State Chairman and Agbebiyi Olusoji as State Secretary, alongside other members of the State Executive Committee.
“It was a kangaru election. I have emerged as the Bonafide State Chairman of ADC, done today at the State Secretariat, duly conducted by Chairman Rasheed Salvador.
“We were duly screened on the 9th of April but jesters were never screened on the 9th April by the national body.
“All Executives of my cabinet were duly affirmed by consensus and duly sworn in,” he said.
