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APC South Africa elects Toyin Oyekanmi as chairman, other officers

The South African Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has held its election, in a move that saw the emergence of Oluwatoyin Oyekanmi as chairman of the chapter, alongside other executive members. The election, which was preceded by the composition of a five-member electoral committee under the chairmanship of Otunba Femi Jaiyesimi, at the instance…

APC South Africa chairman Toyin Oyekanmi

The South African Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has held its election, in a move that saw the emergence of Oluwatoyin Oyekanmi as chairman of the chapter, alongside other executive members.

The election, which was preceded by the composition of a five-member electoral committee under the chairmanship of Otunba Femi Jaiyesimi, at the instance of Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Muhammad Haruna Manta, has brought to a close, the leadership vacuum in the chapter.

The new executives, who will operate and discharge their duties for advancement and progress of APC-SA are: Toyin Oyekanmi, National Chairman; Nelson Binitie, National Vice Chairman (South South); Awosemo Abayomi, National Vice Chairman (South West); Mathias Afolabi Sagbo, National Secretary General.

Others are: Kareem Saheed Olaore, National Deputy Secretary General; Osho Festus Afolabi, National Publicity Secretary; Abimbola Olubukola Adeoye, National Financial Secretary; Jumoke Shaba, National Treasurer; Adenike Adenrele, National Deputy Treasurer; Adasonla Victoria Temitope, National Welfare Secretary; Hon. Jumoke Shaba, National Women Leader; Hon. Seyanu A. Akinsola, National Youth Leader, and Idris A. Adegoke, among others.

Confirming the successful election, Jaiyesimi, the chairman, electoral committee, commended the team, noting that more still needs to be done by every member.

Oyekanmi used the opportunity to appreciate party members, the electoral committee and the High Commissioner and all staff for not letting the country down before the world.

He called on aggrieved members to sheathe their swords, join the progressive train to move the party forward in South Africa, and work towards ensuring that the party’s candidates are elected across board.

He promised that the chapter has many strategies lined up for the successful election of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President.

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