First Minutes of APGA Osun EXCO Meeting held on 27th June, 2023

 

MINUTES OF THE FIRST EXECUTIVE MEETING OF APGA, OSUN STATE CHAPTER, HELD ON 27TH JUNE 2023

 

The first executive meeting of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Osun State Chapter was convened on the 17th of June 2023 at the party secretariat located at Pepsi-Cola area, along Ikirun Road. The meeting commenced at 11:49 AM with a total of seven executive members in attendance, including the State Party Chairman, Comrade Wole Adedoyin, and the State Secretary, Comrade Abdulsalam Oludare. The meeting began with an opening prayer led by the State Secretary.

The Chairman, Comrade Wole Adedoyin, officially declared the meeting open, laying down the rules and regulations of the party to guide the proceedings. He proceeded to read out the agenda of the meeting, which primarily focused on the recent national convention, the postponed Southwest meeting, and the aftermath of the last party congress.

In his address, the Chairman started by providing a detailed report on the activities that transpired during the last national convention. He explained that some of the executive members present at the meeting were witnesses to the events. He emphasized the need for the executive members to work diligently for the progress of the party, urging them to be exemplary ambassadors of APGA.

The Chairman further addressed the issue of the postponed Southwest meeting, which had initially been planned but was unable to hold. He assured the executive members that a new date would be communicated soon. He also provided a situation report on the last congress held in conjunction with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), assuring everyone that the congress was conducted according to INEC’s laid-down rules and that all necessary documentation was in place.

Mr. Peter, one of the executive members, contributed to the discussion by supporting the Chairman's points. He expressed his views on the congress and made a critical suggestion regarding the financial situation of the party. Mr. Peter emphasized that without adequate financial resources, the party would find it challenging to execute its plans effectively. The members unanimously agreed on the need for financial contributions from all party members to sustain party activities.

Mrs. Bukky Ademola, another executive member, praised the Chairman for his leadership and the progress made so far. She offered prayers for the continued growth of the party and for all members. The issue of the party’s bank account was raised by the Secretary, which was subsequently addressed and rectified by the party.

The Chairman also touched on the importance of proper documentation of party information. Mr. Peter suggested the need to structure membership across all local governments in Osun State. The Chairman supported this idea and encouraged all members to engage in grassroots mobilization by working at the local government level, down to the unit level.

Mr. Victor, another executive member, offered prayers and words of encouragement to the members. He acknowledged the good recommendations from the national leadership and urged everyone to continue putting in their best efforts. Mr. Awojide Peter reiterated the financial constraints faced by the party and stressed that achieving success would be difficult without adequate funding.

The members agreed on the need to intensify efforts to promote APGA across the state, with the goal of increasing membership in every part of Osun State. Baba Abimbola, an elder within the party, provided words of wisdom, emphasizing the importance of unity and love among members. He stressed that achieving tangible results would require collective effort and cooperation.

The Chairman raised the issue of inaugurating party members in all local governments. However, he noted that this initiative would require financial resources to be effectively carried out. Mr. Gbadebo Adekunle highlighted the issue concerning the updating of the INEC list with the current Chairman's name, replacing the former Chairman's name. The Chairman reassured everyone that this issue would be addressed promptly.

The Chairman also cautioned against division within the party, encouraging members to adhere to the advice of Baba Elite regarding unity and love. He proposed the idea of financial contributions as a way to overcome the party’s current financial challenges. Mr. Victor supported this proposal and emphasized its potential to yield positive results.

Finally, Mr. Awojide Peter shared his thoughts on the discussions, further reinforcing the need for financial stability and strategic planning. The meeting concluded with a resolution to continue working towards the growth of APGA in Osun State and to ensure that the party’s objectives are met.

The meeting was adjourned with a closing prayer, bringing the session to an end at approximately 2:00 PM.