A group of disgruntled youths gathered at the Ondo State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure on Saturday, demanding the resignation of the party’s chairman in the state, Ade Adetimehin.
The protesters placed palm fronds and a white coffin marked with the phrase “Adetimehin Must Go” at the entrance of the party’s new State Secretariat in Akure.
Sources revealed that the youths were upset with Adetimehin due to an allegation that he had called for military intervention in Nigeria.
Attempts to reach the party chairman for comment on the allegation and the call for his resignation were unsuccessful, as his phone was switched off.
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In a related development, the Executive Council members of the APC in Ofosu Ward, Idanre Local Government, held an emergency meeting and subsequently suspended Adetimehin from the party.
The suspension was reportedly due to allegations of gross misconduct and issuing statements that could potentially incite anarchy.
The suspension letter was signed by the Ward Chairman, Olabisi Adepegba, along with 14 other Exco members, including Vice Chairman Olabisi Oyewole and Secretary Olanrewaju Akinnuoye.
Meanwhile, the APC’s Director of Publicity in Ondo State, Steve Otaloro, issued a statement rejecting the call for Adetimehin’s resignation.
He said, “We wish to clarify that this action is not only constitutionally flawed but also undermines the principles of fairness and due process that our party upholds.”
Otaloro argued that the necessary procedures were not properly followed in this case, making the request for suspension invalid.
“The decision made by the Ofosu ward Exco of Idanre Local Government is inconsistent with the provisions of our party’s constitution and is, therefore, null and void. The reasons cited for this suspension lack substance and detail, suggesting that the actions taken may stem from personal grievances rather than legitimate concerns about leadership,” he said.
Otaloro insisted that Adetimehin is still the Chairman of the APC in Ondo state.
“We want to reiterate that Engr. Ade Adetimehin remains the rightful Chairman of the APC in Ondo State. His leadership is crucial as we prepare for the upcoming local government elections, where we are committed to achieving victory for our party. We will not allow distractions from individuals with ulterior motives to deter us from our goals.”
He sued for peace in the party, promising that those responsible for the breach of protocol will be reprimanded.
“We urge our loyal party members in Idanre LG to refrain from any retaliatory actions against the members of the Ofosu Exco involved in this illegitimate suspension. Rest assured, those responsible for this breach of protocol will face appropriate consequences at the right time. For now, our priority is to focus on campaigning and ensuring a successful LG election.”
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