Assign more constitutional roles for Diaspora chapters of APC
16 February 2022 |
3:19 am
The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United States, Professor Adesegun Labinjo, has called on the National Convention committee to assign more roles for the Diaspora chapters in the party's Constitution. While reacting on the notice of the proposed amendments to the party's constitution given by the Governor Mai Mala-Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Planning…
The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United States, Professor Adesegun Labinjo, has called on the National Convention committee to assign more roles for the Diaspora chapters in the party’s Constitution.
While reacting on the notice of the proposed amendments to the party’s constitution given by the Governor Mai Mala-Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Planning Committee,
Labinjo, in a statement yesterday, observed that the proposed constitution provides no roles for the Diaspora chapters.
He said it is not enough for the constitution to authorise and recognise Diaspora Chapters, members of the party abroad should also be given specific roles or duties in the constitution, to enable them make meaningful contributions to the development of the party and the country.
Labinjo said the constitution gives and assigns specific duties or roles to the Polling Units, the ward, the local government, state and the national body without extending same to the Diaspora chapters.
According to him, “A Diaspora chapter like the one in USA and its members, should be able to vote and be voted for at the national convention. A member of APC-USA who wishes to run for any elective position should be able to do so based solely on his/her membership of APC-USA and does not have to necessarily register in his/her ward in Nigeria.”
Labinjo also suggested that USA, being the model of democracy, should have a slot in the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party and in any zoning formula adopted by the party in the distribution of party and government positions.
He noted that there are abundant talents and experts amongst APC members in the Diaspora especially in the USA, who can significantly contribute to the development of the party and the country. He said that the party should give these Diaspora members the opportunity and the party platform to help the country.
Professor Labinjo said that APC-USA appreciates the services of the CECPC led by Governor Buni but urged it and the National Convention to consider the expansion of the NEC to include the Diaspora chapters and members.
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