The Chairman of the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) of State Chairmen, Cornelius Ojelabi, has urged party leaders to remain focused on strengthening the party’s internal democratic processes, mentoring emerging leaders, and sustaining public trust.
He also called on party leaders across the country to strengthen the APC’s grassroots structures, promote internal democracy, and sustain unity as the party works to consolidate its position ahead of future political contests.
Speaking at a welcome dinner organised for the 36 APC state chairmen and their counterpart from the Federal Capital Territory in Lagos, Ojelabi said the responsibility of state chairmen extends beyond electioneering to building enduring institutions and maintaining harmony within the party.
“We are custodians of the party’s structures, builders of consensus, promoters of internal harmony and the bridge between our national leadership and millions of committed members across the country,” he said.
Ojelabi urged party leaders to remain focused on strengthening the APC’s internal democratic processes, mentoring emerging leaders, and sustaining public trust.
He also expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying the administration’s reforms require patience, resilience, and collective sacrifice before their full benefits become evident.
The APC state chairmen’s forum chairman congratulated the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on his leadership and pledged the cooperation of state chairmen with the National Working Committee to build “a stronger, more united and more formidable party.”
Ojelabi also commended Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what he described as continued investments in infrastructure, transportation, education, healthcare, technology, and human capital development, saying the administration has sustained Lagos’ progressive legacy.
