WOLE ADEDOYIN EMERGES CHAIRMAN AS APGA OSUN ELECTS NEW EXCO
In Osun State, the All Progressives Grand
Alliance (APGA) has announced the appointment of a new executive committee,
with Wole Adedoyin assuming the role of Chairman. This development follows the
successful State Congress held in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.
Wole Adedoyin brings a wealth of experience and a
strong dedication to public service, having previously served as the National Publicity
Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), President of the
Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) and the 2018 Governorship candidate of
the Hope Democratic Party in Osun State. His appointment as Chairman signifies
a new era of leadership and strategic vision for APGA in Osun State.
The State Congress demonstrated APGA's commitment
to democratic processes and grassroots participation, characterized by
transparency and inclusivity. The election of the new executive committee
reflects a collective determination to advance APGA's objectives and promote
the interests of the people of Osun State.
Joining Wole Adedoyin, a capable team of officers
has been elected to support the party's goals. The newly elected officers
include Mr. Abimbola Bode (Elite) as State Vice Chairman 1, Mr. Gbadebo
Adekunle as State Vice Chairman II, and Mr. Olapade Victor Olajide as State
Vice Chairman III. The committee also comprises Mr. Ishaq Oludare Abdulsalam as
State Secretary, Mr. Ajao Ibrahim Olalekan as Assistant State Secretary, and
Mrs. Dunmade Ajoke Wuraola as State Treasurer, among others.
The executive committee is composed of
individuals who bring diverse skills and perspectives to their roles. Their
collective expertise and dedication to APGA's principles will undoubtedly
contribute to the party's growth and success in Osun State. The committee is
committed to working tirelessly towards advancing good governance,
transparency, and inclusivity.
Mr. Julius Oyedele Oyedotun has been appointed as
State Publicity Secretary, supported by Mr. Segun Oluwaseyitan as Assistant
State Publicity Secretary. Mr. Taiwo Abiodun Emmanuel assumes the position of
State Welfare Secretary, assisted by Mr. Adegoke Quadri as Assistant Welfare
Secretary. Other notable appointments include Mr. Adewumi Olatunji as State
Organizing Secretary, Prince Ezekiel Ilori as Assistant State Organizing
Secretary, and Mr. Kayode Adetiba as State Youth Leader.
The newly elected executive committee expresses
its gratitude to APGA members in Osun State for their unwavering support and
trust. They are committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency,
accountability, and dedication as they steer the party forward. The committee
is determined to strengthen APGA's grassroots presence and engage meaningfully
with the people of Osun State.
Furthermore, the APGA State Congress appointed
Barrister A. Eyinade as the State Legal Adviser, Mr. Olofinewa Samuel as Assistant
Legal Adviser, Mr. Solomon Adebayo as State Youth and Disability Leader, and
Miss Zainab Adeyemi as Assistant State Youth and Disability Leader.
Additionally, Alh. Abdulwaheed Adeoye Zakariyau, Mrs. Taiwo Adedotun, and
Pastor Dayo Adesida have been elected as State Ex-Officio members.
The newly elected executive committee eagerly
looks forward to collaborating with party members, stakeholders, and the people
of Osun State in building a prosperous future for all. They remain steadfast in
their commitment to inclusive development, socioeconomic progress, and improved
welfare for the citizens of Osun State.
Wole Adedoyin has had a varied political career,
starting in 2004 as National Coordinator of the Good Governance Club and later
the Conference of Young Nigerian Democrats. In 2009, he was appointed Ibadan
North Chairman of the Progressive Action Congress (PAC) and later became State
Publicity Secretary of the same party. In 2010, Adedoyin switched to the
African Renaissance Party (ARP) as State Secretary before moving on to the
Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and becoming State Secretary/Publicity
Secretary. He was involved in the Coalition for a New Nigeria (CNN) in 2011, serving
as the pioneer Secretary in Oyo State. He then became Oyo State Secretary of
the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) after the phase-out of the
CNN. In the same year, he was appointed Chairman of the Peoples Mandate Party
(PMP) in Oyo State.
After the PMP was deregistered, Adedoyin was
appointed Organizing Secretary of an award ceremony organized by the Conference
of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) in honor of former Governor of Oyo State,
HE Senator Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi. In 2013, he moved to the United Progressive
Party (UPP) and became the foundation State Secretary of the party in Oyo
State. Later that year, he joined the African Peoples Alliance party (APA) and
emerged as the pioneer Oyo State Secretary of the Interparty Advisory Council
(Oyo-IPAC) in 2014.
In 2015, Adedoyin represented APA at the National
Interparty Youth Dialogues and later served as Osun State Chairman of the Hope
Democratic Party (HDP). He was also the Coordinator of the Alliance of
Collaborating Political Parties (ACPP) and served as Chairman of the Osun State
Coalition of Progressive Political Parties (Osun COP3) and the Association of
Progressive Political Parties, Osun State Chapter (Osun APPPS). In 2019, he was
contracted by the former National President of the Interparty Advisory Council
(IPAC), Chief Peter Ameh, to edit and publish the newly conceived electronic
IPAC Monthly newsletter, "IPAC News."
Adedoyin also created the "IPAC
Watchdog" platform to connect all the National Chairmen of the 91
registered political parties with their States Chairmen. This platform allowed
them to share the latest news related to INEC, IPAC, Elections, Security,
National Affairs, and more. He also added powerful people ranging from
Commissioners of Police, Director of Civil Defense, INEC RECS, and others. He
later created another similar platform, "National Focus," which
focused only on national issues affecting the country.
Adedoyin made a bid for the Governorship
candidacy of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) in 2018. This placed him in the
company of other popular candidates, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, Gov.
Gboyega Oyetola, and former Osun State SSG, Hon. Moshood Adeoti. Adedoyin was
quoted as saying that he believed the HDP was a unique political party.
Adedoyin has also been an attendee of the
Emerging Political and Economic Leaders Summit in Abuja. This one-day event was
organized in 2017 by the Emerging Political and Economic Leaders Summit, in
conjunction with the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership and the office
of the Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs. Adedoyin returned
to the summit in 2018 for its second edition, which was organized by the same
group in conjunction with the Harvard University Institute of Politics and the
office of the Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs.