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Cornelius Ojelabi has emerged once again as the Lagos State chairman of the All Progressives Congress after delegates affirmed him at the party’s state congress held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The exercise, which drew about 2,000 delegates from across the state, produced a unified executive council through a consensus process. Members of the state executive committee were returned alongside Ojelabi without opposition. Among those reaffirmed are Moshood Mayegun as deputy chairman, Dr Adeola Jokomba as secretary and Oluseye Oladejo as publicity secretary. Others include Mrs Folashade Bakare as legal adviser, Abiodun Ayigbe as treasurer, Banjo Adedoyin-Wasiu as financial secretary, Ayodele Adewale as organising secretary and Seriki Muritala as youth leader. Chairperson of the congress committee, Stella Okotete, presented the agreed list to delegates, who endorsed it through a voice vote. She emphasised that the process must align strictly with the party’s constitution. “The congress must be democratic, transparent and in strict compliance with the Constitution of our party. When consensus is adopted, it must follow due process as described. “This congress is not a contest of enemies. It is a contest of progressive family members united by ideology.” She further stated, “The processes are binding on all members and everyone must collectively respect the outcome. “Our mandate is clear. It is to ensure a peaceful, credible and orderly congress that reflects the unity and maturity of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.” Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the congress as orderly and peaceful, adding that the outcome reflects the strength of the party in the state. “We have demonstrated that the party is supreme. We have shown everybody that for us in Lagos, we are strengthened by unity of purpose.” He urged the executives to lead with fairness, inclusiveness and equity. Speaking on behalf of the returned officials, Ojelabi appreciated party leaders and members for renewing their confidence in him. “As we celebrate today, we must also look ahead. The forthcoming election presents us with another opportunity to showcase the strength of our unity and the power of our collective resolve.” Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission monitored the proceedings. Those present at the event included Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, former Deputy Governor Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Senator Anthony Adefuye, Senator Gbenga Ashafa and Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora.