LAGOS — THE Forum of Local Government Area Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Lagos State, yesterday, urged the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to respect members’ votes in the governorship primary.
The communiqué, which was signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Messrs Anaere Ugochukwu and Oluwabukola Okeowo, on behalf of the forum, alleged an imposition plot against the wishes of members.
The chairmen reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of Lagos State ADC Chairman, Mr George Ashiru, and members of the State Executive Committee.
The communiqué reads: “As leaders at the grassroots level, we maintain that the strength and credibility of any political party rest on its commitment to internal democracy.
“The votes and collective will of party members must remain sacred and should never be substituted by administrative or procedural decisions that undermine confidence in the party.
“The future electoral fortunes of the ADC in Lagos State depend largely on the confidence of party members and supporters.
“We respectfully call on the National Secretariat and National Working Committee of the ADC to urgently review the issues arising from the Lagos Governorship Primary.”
“We urge the leadership to ensure that justice is done in accordance with the party’s constitution and democratic principles.
“Any decision that fails to reflect the genuine wishes of members risks alienating the grassroots base that has sustained and expanded the party over the years.
“We, therefore, urge the national leadership to allow the will and mandate freely given by party members in Lagos State to prevail in the selection of the governorship candidate.
“This remains the surest path to party unity, stability and electoral success ahead of the 2027 elections.
“ADC has a unique opportunity to emerge as a formidable political force in Lagos State if democratic principles are respected.”
