A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Olatunbosun Alade, has petitioned the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, over what he described as the unjust denial of his appointment as a supervisory councillor.
Alade, in the petition, stated that he has remained a committed member of the APC since the era of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), noting that he has consistently worked at the grassroots level to mobilise support and strengthen the party’s structure in his ward.
According to him, his sustained contributions to the growth and stability of the APC in Ifedore Local Government, particularly at the ward level, informed the collective decision of all APC unit heads and the majority of Ward 4 executives to formally endorse him for the position of supervisory councillor.
The endorsement letter, which was signed by all the unit heads and the majority of ward executives, was addressed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami, the Secretary to the State Government, and other key party stakeholders.
In the letter, the party leaders affirmed that Alade had been actively involved in party activities since the inception of the APC and had remained steadfast in his loyalty to the party.
They further noted that Olatunbosun Alade had never dissociated himself from the APC, describing his commitment as consistent, verifiable, and widely acknowledged within the local government.
Despite the endorsements and recommendations, Alade alleged that the process was ignored, as the appointment was eventually given to another individual who, according to him, did not merit the position within the ward.
Expressing deep disappointment over the development, Alade said he felt shortchanged despite his long-standing loyalty, dedication, and sacrifices for the party.
He added that the situation has generated dissatisfaction among party faithful and loyalists in the ward, many of whom, he said, now feel marginalised despite their contributions to the growth of the APC.
According to him, the continued disregard for merit, loyalty, and grassroots service in the distribution of appointments could weaken internal cohesion and discourage committed members from active participation in party affairs.
He therefore called on the national leadership of the APC to urgently intervene and ensure that future appointments are guided by fairness, inclusiveness, and proven service to the party.
