A coalition of APC UK stakeholders has accused one of its interim committee leaders, Tunde Doherty and his supporters of derailing peace process in a statement released by the group’s spokesperson Marcus Ayodele.
Ayodele, in the statement, cautioned against actions that could compromise the ongoing peace process in the UK, saying that this alert follows Doherty’s trip to the APC headquarters in Abuja, where he allegedly submitted interest and nomination forms for executive positions for the yet-to-be-scheduled APC UK Elective Congress. Ayodele said that the alleged move preempts yet-to-be-agreed-upon plans, schedules, and guidelines with the party’s NWC and APC UK stakeholders.
He noted that the interim committee, established by the NWC in Abuja, has convened only once, raising concerns about the adequacy of a single meeting as a foundation for the congress, adding that Doherty’s portrayal of the visit as representing a united front has been criticised for sending a misleading signal.
He accused Doherty of evading meetings with JK Adebola, the Secretary of the Interim Committee, intended to advance party activities and plans for the congress. He also accused Doherty of failing to address concerns such as the “congress’ participant database and other important issues that still need to be solved.”
Ayodele said the aforementioned actions suggest a potential bias and lack of fairness from the party’s Abuja officials in what he described as a “delicate phase”, adding that this has led to frustration among UK stakeholders over the apparent favouritism and neglect of other members’ concerns.
“Furthermore, the unresolved issue of nomination fees, deemed a violation of Section 225 of the Nigerian Constitution and Section 85 of the Electoral Act 2022, underscores the need for adherence to legal standards beyond personal ambitions,” he added.
Ayodele said this scenario calls for immediate intervention by the national chairman of the APC to address these emerging conflicts and prevent potential international disgrace, ensuring that unprogressive elements do not undermine the peace and unity efforts within the APC UK chapter.
