Lagos APC backs embattled Oshiomhole

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday threw its weight behind the embattled party’s national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, as plots to remove him by some groups within the fold thickens.

The party chapter made this known in a statement issued and signed by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, saying it resolved to throw its weight behind Oshiomole over what it described as a needless and avoidable crisis in the party.

This was just as Lagos APC warned gladiators behind the plot to learn from history which it said is replete with men who tried to play God but failed at the crucial moment, calling on them to shield their swords and deploy their strength to deliver on the various assignments entrusted to them.

The party chapter, while giving its backing, said it acknowledged and appreciated the dogged and passionate leadership of the national chairman which it said was mainly responsible for the party’s victories in the last general elections in the country.

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It said APC did not only retain the presidency but also won the majority of the seats at the National Assembly, a development it noted gave birth to the progressive leadership at the two arms of the National Assembly.

”The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to throw its weight behind the national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomole over the needless and avoidable crisis in the party.

”We acknowledge and appreciate the dogged and passionate leadership of the national chairman which was mainly responsible for our victories in the national elections.

”We did not only retain the presidency but also won the majority of the seats at the National Assembly. This gave birth to the progressive leadership at the two arms of the National Assembly,” the statement said.

Lagos APC said none could overlook Oshiomhole’s monumental achievements which included breaking new grounds to the discomfort of opposition party, adding: ”As much as we will not like to say too much as the matter is already in court, recent reports that the crisis was  borne out of 2023 ambitions underscore the desperation on the part of some members of the political class.”

“At a time like this, Lagos State APC wants to identify with the majority of the noble, decent and honourable men who have pleaded for peace,  decorum and discipline to reign supreme in our party,” the statement said, warning gladiators ”to take a cue from history that’s replete with men who tried to play God but failed at the crucial moment.”

”We dare say that no one is bigger than the party that has provided a platform and a voice for the gladiators to be relevant,” Lagos APC further warned, noting that it saw the development as testing the waters for the ultimate strategy of the enemies within to decimate the party before their final onslaught.

“We’re strengthened by the resolve of men of goodwill who’re standing firm in support of one united and indivisible party.

“We wish to call on the gladiators to shield their swords and deploy their strength to deliver on the various assignments entrusted to them.

“As much as we regard this development as a storm in the teacup, we’re of the opinion that our party will emerge stronger at the end of the day,” the statement concluded.