Former Governor of Ogun State Chief Olusegun Osoba has revalidated his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC), the exercise which took place at Sodubi Primary School, Ward 7, polling booth 3 in Obafemi/Owode local Government of the State.
Penpushing reports that, Osoba who had earlier joined Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo to revalidate his membership at his country home in Ward 1, Unit 3, Egunrege in Ikenne, Ikenne Local Government, later in the evening of Tuesday revalidated his own membership in Abeokuta
The National leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) was received with a rousing welcome from the party members who have been anxiously waiting for him, and described him as their great benefactor as Governor and after leaving office.
Penpushing further reports that, thousands of party supporters and faithful could not hide their excitement when the former Governor arrived the ward for the exercise, held under a peaceful atmosphere
The chieftain of the ruling party, on Osinbajo flagging off the exercise at his country home in Ward 1, Unit 3, Egunrege in Ikenne, Ikenne Local Government Ikenne explained that it was historical as the town is the home of progenitor of progressive politics, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Penpushing also reports that. the Vice President was accompanied by the Niger State Governor and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Registration and Revalidation Committee, Abubakar Sanni Bello.
The Vice President was received at the Mayflower Secondary School, Ikenne by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the national leader of the party, Chief Olusegun Osoba, the Southwest Team Leader of the Committee, Senator Lawan Shuaib and other top members of the party.
Penpushing reports that, the Governor on his part, revalidated his membership at Ward 3, polling unit 1, Iperu-Remo also in Ikenne local government, and commended Osinbajo and President Buhari for going back to their respective wards to revalidate their membership of the ruling party.
The Governor assured that the registration and revalidation exercise will be successful in the state, adding that new members would be mobilised for the party during the exercise, stressing, “ours is a grassroots party and nobody will be discriminated against. APC is not a social club and circumstances of birth, social status or class don’t matter”.
Penpushing further reports the, Vice President while speaking at the event, said he was happy to be at his ward to revalidate his membership of the party, noting that the party registration and revalidation exercise is important in order for the party to identify and reach out to members.
The Vice President boasted that All Progressives Congress(APC) is a grassroots party with focus on the welfare of the people, adding that the party is presently at the helm of affairs in the country at the most challenging time in the world/
Penpushing also reports that he argued that “despite security challenge that has stretched the security agencies to the limit and COVID- 19 pandemic, APC remains the best party to solve Nigeria’s problems”.
The Vice President while admitting that Nigeria has been battling with issues of justice, fairness and equity, he urged Nigerians to resist attempts by some disgruntled elements to truncate the unity and destabilise the country.
“Party Registration and Revalidation is important because it offers us an opportunity to have a credible roll of members such that we are able to reach our members from the polling booth level all the way to the wards, local government, and federal constituencies.
“The people are the party and the party is the people. Ours is a grassroots party. A party of the people. Our focus is on the welfare, prosperity and wellbeing of all our people. Party members must understand their importance in the scheme of things. They must fully understand party’s philosophy and programmes, they must be actively mobilized to participate in, propagate and support government programs.
“But we are in government at one of the most challenging times in history. The pandemic has made matters worse, and we have also had security challenges that have stretched our law enforcement capacities all over the country
“Yet we remain the best party to solve these problems. Because of our grassroots orientation, we have and continue to put in place the best programmes for the welfare of our people”, Osinbajo stated.
Penpushing further reports that, he, however, called on Nigerians to collaborate with President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its efforts to surmount various challenges confronting Nigeria.
The Southwest Team Leader of Registration and Revalidation Committee, Senator Lawan Shuaib said the exercise was to establish that ward is the power base of All Progressives Congress (APC).
Penpushing reports that, Shuaib pointed out that anyone who desires to join the party do so at the ward level, declaring that ward executive has power to discipline erring party members, adding,”APC will adopt certain reforms through the exercise. If they suspend you at the ward level, you stand suspended. This is to give the party back to the people”.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Registration and Revalidation Committee and Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sanni Bello, on his part said since 2014 when the party held similar exercise, the party had lost some members and gained more members, hence, the imperative of the 2021 exercise.
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