PHOTOS: Saki West APM Stakeholders, Local Excos, Ward Chairmen, Aspirants, Barr. Sarafadeen Onijo and Others Endorse Gbenga Akinola as Consensus Chairmanship Candidate

Chairmanship aspirants, party executives and critical stakeholders of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State have unanimously adopted Hon. Gbenga Akinola as the party’s consensus chairmanship candidate for the forthcoming local government election.

The decision followed extensive consultations and deliberations among chairmanship aspirants, ward executives and key stakeholders across the local government, with all parties agreeing to set aside their differences in the interest of unity, cohesion and the party’s electoral success.

According to a joint resolution signed by the aspirants, executives and stakeholders, the consensus arrangement reflects the collective determination of the party to present a united front ahead of the election.

The seven chairmanship aspirants who endorsed the consensus arrangement are Hon. Gbenga Akinola, Ayedun Donwa, Alhaji Yekeen Tadeola, Shamorekan Salu, Busari O. Muideen, Alhaji Seyi Aremu, and Barr. Sarafadeen Onijo. The aspirants unanimously consented to Akinola’s emergence and pledged to mobilise support for his candidature throughout the local government.

The resolution stated that Akinola’s endorsement was based on his record of service over the past three years, as well as his experience, leadership qualities and achievements in office. It called on all party members, executives and stakeholders to rally behind the consensus candidate to ensure a resounding victory for the APM in the forthcoming local government election.

Also endorsing the resolution were party executives, including Ward 2 Chairman, Ogundiran Suleiman; Ward 3 Chairman, Aridabo Samuel; Ward 6 Chairman, Hassan Rasheed; Ward 9 Chairman, Jimoh Suleiman Ademola; APM Chairman in Saki West, Alhaji Idris Atoyebi Afora; Party Secretary, Moshood Timothy A.; Public Relations Officer, Shakiru S. Sulaqdeeni; Youth Leader, Abdullateef Waleyho; Woman Leader, Kasim Salaudeen; Organising Secretary, Ganiyu Suleiman; and Ward Leader, Suleiman Monsuru.

The consensus resolution also received the backing of party stakeholders from various wards, including Oladejo Timothy (Ward 3), Alhaji Rakeem Tajudeen (Ward 2), Rasaki Azeez (Ward 11), Alhaji Paul Jubril (Ward 11), Hon. Jacob (Ward 3), Adebiyi Christopher (Ward 5), Alhaji Olawunmi (Ward 5), and Iya Iseyin (Ward 9).

The stakeholders further appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to recognise and approve Hon. Gbenga Akinola as the APM consensus chairmanship candidate for Saki West Local Government, expressing confidence that the unanimous decision would strengthen the party’s chances of victory at the polls.

They also reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Makinde and the leadership of the Allied Peoples Movement, pledging to remain united and committed to delivering another overwhelming electoral victory for the party in Saki West Local Government.