By Peter Omopo
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has elected former Deputy Governor Moses Adeyemo as its new chairman.
Adeyemo emerged as the consensus candidate at the party’s state congress held at Liberty Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. His adoption followed the completion of ward and local government congresses across the state.
The congress was attended by party leaders and delegates drawn from the 33 local government areas of Oyo State.
Chairman of the Congress Committee, Fatai Ibikunle, stated that the exercise was conducted in line with the party’s constitution and established guidelines.
Speaking at the event, the Oyo State Renewed Hope Ambassador, Teslim Folarin, said the adoption of a consensus approach reflected unity and fairness within the party.
The re-elected Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, expressed confidence in the party’s preparedness to return to power in the state, noting that unity and focus had been restored among members.
Party stakeholders described the congress as peaceful and compliant with party rules, commending leaders for what they termed a historic and orderly exercise in the state’s political landscape.
