IBADAN- The Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Alhaji Olayide Abas, says the internal crisis in the party in the state will soon be a thing of the past, with unity and progress returning.
He said this on Thursday while addressing journalists at the APC Secretariat, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, expressing optimism that chieftains and stalwarts of the party were now ready to work together for collective success.
According to Abas, crises are inevitable in human and political interactions, but effective management by leaders will determine the party’s stability and future electoral achievements.
“Crisis have always been part of human existence and it is not expected that any political gathering would always be without crisis borne out of interactions, competition and projection.
“In Oyo APC today, we have gone through a lot in the last seven or eight years and the beautiful thing now is that we have got to a point where virtually everyone is saying ‘enough is enough’.
“Therefore, the ability of the leadership of a political group or party to manage such an inevitable crisis effectively would define its growth, expansion and electoral success,” he said.
The chairman further said that the recent leadership summit in Ibadan rekindled hope, unity and progress among members, describing it as a turning point for the party in Oyo State
“We had a leadership summit on Tuesday and its outcome reflected a bright future of hope, unity and progress for our great party in the state.
“The summit was well attended by invited dignitaries from across the state and it signalled a new beginning with a promise of huge success,” he said.
Abas commended leaders including Chief Iyiola Oladokun, Chief Akin Oke, Sen. Ayo Adeseun, Sen. Brimoh Yusuf, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle and a host of others for their roles, adding that a committee would implement resolutions from the summit.
“I must appreciate Party leaders such as; His Excellency Chief Iyiola Oladokun, Chief Akin Oke, Sen. Ayo Adeseun, Sen. Brimoh Yusuf, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle among other stakeholders for their contributions,” Abas said.
The chairman said that the party had carried out series of reconciliation efforts since he assumed office as the state chairman and the results are manifesting. (NAN)
