Lagos APC Reacts to Protest against State Chairman, Says Incident Was Storm In A Tea Cup
In a recent statement, the Spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Hon Seye Oladejo, assured the public that the party possesses a robust dispute resolution system that will be enforced when necessary. His comments came in the wake of a protest allegedly carried out by dissatisfied members at the party secretariat.
Oladejo clarified that the event in question was intended as a reconciliatory session among various factions within the Alimosho local government area, but was disrupted by outsiders with malicious intentions. Although the situation escalated due to some thugs infiltrating the session, Oladejo extended his gratitude to the security agencies for swiftly managing the situation and preventing further chaos.
The APC representative emphasized the party's commitment to maintaining order and unity, promising to take decisive action when required to preserve the party's integrity.
Setting the record straight, he said, “Our attention has been drawn to the news going round about a purported protest rocking Lagos APC. As much as this sensational piece of news might throw the opposition camp into premature celebration, the incident was a storm in a teacup.
“Since the resumption of office of the State Chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, he has continuously sought the peaceful co-existence of all party members in every cradle and cranny of the state.
“It is on record that he has, at various times, been able to successfully reconcile warring party members across board to ensure cohesion.
“The incident today was about a meeting convened to reconcile the different factions of the party in the Alimosho local government area which was unfortunately infiltrated by uninvited thugs with ulterior motives.
“The victory of the progressives in Lagos State since the inception of this dispensation has been due to life-changing policies by our responsive and responsible government and strict compliance with party discipline.
“Lagos State APC has a time-tested mechanism for settling disputes and will not hesitate to wield the big stick if need be. The sacrifices of the founding fathers of the party to engender democracy cannot be sacrificed on the altar of indiscipline and intolerance.
We acknowledge protests as an integral part of democracy, but it has to be within acceptable norms without infringing on the rights of others.”