The Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has said it will hold ward congress in the 16 local government areas of the state.
The APC Legal Adviser in the State, Barr. Ladi Mustapha disclosed this on Tuesday at a news conference in Ilorin, the state capital city.
He stated that they have secured nomination forms for all prospective contestants into positions at the Wards and Local Governments in compliance with the set guidelines for the exercise.
He said, “In spite of the unnecessary contours and roadblock mounted by some adversaries of this party, the truth has vindicated the just, that our flight of progress has continued to fly in higher altitudes. We have proved to the reactionary group that we are made of stiffer stuff and that the moving train is unstoppable.”
He furthered that the faction had notified relevant agencies as required by the Electoral Act, 2006 (As Amended), stressing that the ship is smooth sailing towards a safe harbor on the very crucial and important obligation to their Party.
“In this connection, it is pertinent to dilate briefly on the antics by some retrogressive elements who have swung their theatrics from absurd buffoonery to high tragedy by deceptively congregating in the corridors of illegality over the chairmanship position of our party in this state.
“However, we have remained undaunted, resolute and focused on the ideals and philosophy of our party. For the avoidance of doubt, the Supreme Court ruling on Jegede Vs. Rotimi Akeredolu Governorship election should be bold enough on the wall of justice that Hon. Bashir Ọmọlaja Bolarinwa’s chairmanship is as solid, in law, as the Rock of Gibraltar,” he said.
Mustapha urged those he described as political masquerades to step back to the shrine and allow peace to rein in the party.
He added, “It is difficult to absolve the current National leadership of our party of complicity in the crisis rocking APC in Kwara State today. They have tried all the tricks in the book to pervert the cause of justice on issues, but our God is a God of justice.”
