Emmanuel lkpeama
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations of imposing candidates on its members, saying the selection process was based on consensus
APC’s State Chairman, Pastor Ojelabi Cornelius stated that what some people describe as imposition is actually a consensus-driven process, recognized by the party’s constitution and guidelines,insisting that the party values loyalty, consistency and commitment.
He said this on Friday 26, December 2025 during the end-of-year interactive session with the media held at the party’s secretariat on ACME Road, Ogba Ikeja Lagos.
Ojelabi insisted that the process was fair and merit-based, stating that the continued growth across the country reflects its people-oriented policies and internal cohesion
The party chairman who was flanked by members of the party leadership while thanking the media for their consistent support over the years during local government, state, and national elections, including the presidential polls,he announced plans to commence an electronic registration of members across the state from January 5 to January 30, 2026, covering all the 245 wards in the 20 local government in the state.
According to him,existing members would undergo revalidation, while new entrants would complete full e-registration, noting that the exercise is aimed at creating a credible and comprehensive membership database that would ensure that loyal and active members are properly identified and rewarded ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The pastor turned politician also appealed to Nigerians, irrespective of ethnicity or party affiliation, to continue to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly as it confronts the challenge of insecurity, stressing that peace and security requires collective efforts of every individual.
“Without the place of peace and unity,meaningful development cannot take place both in Lagos and Nigeria at large, therefore President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu deserve sustained support from the people.”he said
Responding to questions relating to local government administration, Ojelabi said a party committee had completed the identification of qualified individuals for cabinet appointments across the wards, adding that announcements on the composition of local government cabinets would be made in the coming weeks as the party has set up a committee to monitor and assess the performance of its elected officials in the state.
He further assured aspirants who participated in the last local government elections that their nomination fees would be refunded soon, in line with the directive of President Tinubu
Lending his voice,the party’s spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo opined that’s the e-registration exercise became necessary due to the steady influx of new members, making it imperative to open up the membership drive to accommodate them.
