Akure, Ondo State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has successfully conducted a peaceful consensus congress today in Akure, resulting in the election of new executives.
This move comes despite a recent Federal High Court ruling that granted an interim injunction restraining the party from recognising or acting on the outcomes of previous ward and local government congresses.
The court order, issued on March 2, 2026, by Justice T.B. Adegoke, followed an ex-parte application filed by aggrieved APC members, led by Lawrence Oladimeji Adebayo. The plaintiffs, representing 7,427 members, alleged that their rights were violated during the conduct of the party’s congresses on February 18 and 21.
The injunction prohibits the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from acknowledging these congresses and restricts the APC from holding any planned state congress until the case is resolved.
In defiance of the court’s ruling, Dr. Isaacs Kekemeke, the South-West National Vice Chairman of the APC, insisted that the Ondo State chapter would proceed with the congress as scheduled, dismissing the court’s ruling as a “social media court order.” He stated, “We are not relying on any social media court order. The National Secretariat has not given any directive regarding any alleged order. These are very serious matters.”
The newly elected executives for the 2026 Ondo State APC Congress are:
- State Chairman: Kolawole Gabriel Babatunde
- State Deputy Chairman: Olabamidele Olanubi
- State Secretary: Alex Omosehin Kalejaiye
- State Assistant Secretary: Barr. Olumide Michael Pinpaye
- State Zonal Vice Chairman I: Chief Jamiu Olarewaju Adejoro
- State Zonal Vice Chairman II: Kayode Samuel Famuyiwa
- State Zonal Vice Chairman III: Hon. Bode Ikulala
- State Legal Adviser: Babalola Olutayo
- State Assistant Legal Adviser: Tijani Mohammed Salau
- State Treasurer: Perebo Pesta Monde
- State Assistant Treasurer: Olotu Adekiya Jeremiah
- State Financial Secretary: Adewumi Solomon
- State Assistant Financial Secretary: Adedinni Tosin
- State Organising Secretary: Oladoyin Taiwo Adefemi
- State Assistant Organising Secretary: Agboola Adelanke Omotayo
- State Publicity Secretary: Muyide Adeyeluwa Kayode
- State Assistant Publicity Secretary: Hon. Oyekan Durojaye
- State Welfare Secretary: Rev. Folagbade Stephen Olusegun
- State Assistant Welfare Secretary: Mrs. Abiola Fayehun
- State Auditor: Joseph Gbenga Akinrinlola
- State Assistant Auditor: Taiwo Alaba Victor
- State Woman Leader: Erelu Oluwayemisi Comedy IJ
- State Assistant Woman Leader: Hon. Adedeji Foluke Omowumi
- State Youth Leader: Adedeji Clement Opeyemi
- State Assistant Youth Leader: Oladodonye Victor Gbenga
- State Special Leader: Osayamen Monday
- State Senior Youth Leader I: Oluwole Olugbode
- State Senior Youth Leader II: Paul Olakunle Adeniyi
- State Senior Youth Leader III: Oriade Abiodun Taofeek
- State Senior Women Leader I: Abiola Mary Oluwamodupe
- State Senior Women Leader II: Chief (Mrs) Funmilayo Oluwadare
- State Senior Women Leader III: Funmilayo Omogbemi
- State Ex-Officio I: Ijaleye Samson Olufemi
- State Ex-Officio II: Daramola Adesuyi
- State Ex-Officio III: Omosebi Toba
- State Ex-Officio IV: Alhaji Fatai Olawale
The election of these new executives marks a significant step for the APC in maintaining its organisational structure and political relevance in Ondo State. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the APC faces the challenge of reconciling its internal dynamics while adhering to legal mandates.
The implications of today’s congress, held amid controversy, will undoubtedly shape the party’s strategies moving forward.
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