Excerpts from the Minutes of EXCO/Stakeholders Meeting of Apga Osun Held on 16th February, 2025

 

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF EXCO/STAKEHOLDERS MEETING OF APGA OSUN HELD ON 16TH FEBRUARY, 2025

 

DATE: 16/02/2025
TIME: 1:00 PM
LOCATION: APGA Osun Secretariat, Osogbo, Osun State

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ATTENDANCE

42 (Forty-Two Members Attended)

APOLOGIES

• Mr. Abimbola Bode – Vice Chairman 1
• Mr. Gbadebo Adekunle – Vice Chairman 2
• Mr. Isiaq Abdulsalam – General Secretary
• Mr. Olatunde Adewumi Olatunji – Organizing Secretary

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1. OPENING REMARKS

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Wole Adedoyin. The motion to commence the meeting was moved by the Youth Leader, Mr. Adetiba Kayode, and seconded by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Oluwabusuyi Oluwabamigbe.

2. REVIEW OF PARTY ACTIVITIES IN 2024

The House conducted a review of the party’s activities for the past year. Key activities discussed included:

• State Working Committee Meetings
• Stakeholders Meetings
• Reports on Chairmen’s and NEC Meetings held in Abuja
• The establishment of APGA Osun’s new Secretariat
• APGA Osun’s participation in the local government elections, which marks the party's first-ever participation since 1999
• INEC Stakeholders’ Meetings
• Digital Membership Exercise
• Workshops

Challenges faced in achieving some of the planned projects were addressed, and practical solutions were suggested.

3. PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION

The House commended the leadership for ensuring APGA Osun’s participation in the 2025 Local Government Election. This marks a historic moment for the party, as it will be the first time APGA will contest a local government election in Osun since 1999. The Chairman, along with the Deputy Chairman, briefed the House on ongoing preparations. The Chairman assured the House that APGA is committed to participating in the elections and has no plans to withdraw.

4. DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP EXERCISE

The Chairman informed the House that the National Headquarters had extended the Digital Membership Exercise by one month. He urged members who had not yet registered to complete their registration online before the new deadline.

5. PRINTED MEMBERSHIP FORMS DISTRIBUTION

The Chairman shared that 200 printed membership forms were made available for members who could not register online. He distributed 100 forms earlier, and the remaining forms were given out during the meeting. Members were reminded to submit their completed forms before the deadline.

6. PLANS FOR EXPANDING DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP EXERCISE

The Chairman announced plans to take the digital membership exercise to all three senatorial districts of the state. Dates for the exercise will be announced after consultations with relevant stakeholders.

7. APPOINTMENT OF NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN

The Chairman highlighted that APGA Osun currently lacks ward and local government structures due to the absence of such structures from the previous administration. With the 2026 local government elections approaching, the party must establish these structures.

Following a thorough interview and scrutiny process, the House approved the appointment of two new local government chairmen:

• Mr. Akomolafe Oluwaseun as Chairman for Osogbo Local Government Area
• Mr. Ebenezer Adesola as Chairman for Obokun Local Government Area

The proposed Chairman for Oriade Local Government Area could not attend the meeting due to a family engagement. Official communication to INEC and the issuance of appointment letters to the newly appointed Chairmen will take place at the next meeting. The appointment of the newly approved Chairmen for the Osogbo and Obokun Local Government Areas will be formally communicated to the State and Local Government INEC, and their letters of appointment will be presented to them at the next meeting.

8. IMPORTANCE OF STRONG LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES

The Chairman emphasized that appointing dedicated and committed grassroots leaders is critical for the success of APGA, especially with the upcoming 2026 governorship election. He stressed the need to mobilize new members and strengthen the party's presence at the grassroots level.

9. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE FOR 2026 OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

The House approved the formation of a seven-member committee tasked with planning for the 2026 Osun Governorship Election. The committee members are:

• Awojide Segun Peter
• Bukola Ademola
• Mary Ajao
• Adetiba Kayode
• Oluwabusuyi Oluwabamigbe
• Akomolafe Oluwaseun
• Ebenezer Adesola

The committee will solicit candidates, propose strategies, and help prepare the party for a successful campaign.

10. ENDORSEMENT OF PODCAST INITIATIVE

The House endorsed the introduction of a Podcast Initiative to increase public awareness of APGA Osun’s activities. The initiative will feature interviews and discussions on the party’s political stance, key issues, and upcoming events.

11. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT

The motion for adjournment was moved by Mr. Akomolafe Oluwaseun, the newly appointed Chairman for Osogbo Local Government Area, and seconded by Mr. Ebenezer Adesola, the newly appointed Chairman for Obokun Local Government Area.

The meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM, with a closing prayer led by Mrs. Bukola Ademola.

 

Minutes Prepared by:

AJAO LEKAN

State Assistant Secretary