‘Ojelabi must go’ — Lagos APC members demand removal of state chairman

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos staged a protest at the state house of assembly, calling for the immediate removal of Cornelius Ojelabi as the party’s state chairman.

The demonstrators carried placards with inscriptions such as “Ojelabi Must Go” and “We Want Fresh Leadership”, chanting slogans and voicing grievances over the current state of the party’s leadership in the state.

Speaking to journalists during the protest on Monday, one of the party members expressed concern that the alleged mismanagement under Ojelabi’s leadership could negatively affect the APC’s chances in the 2027 general election, particularly in strongholds such as Alimosho LGA.

“We want them to free us, especially in Ikotun, Igando. If care is not taken, it’s going to affect 2027. Let them call those involved and warn them,” the protester said.

Another protester, Asabi Adejuwon, accused Ojelabi of betrayal and financial impropriety, claiming that the state chairman has failed to deliver on promises and alienated grassroots supporters.

“Ojelabi betrayed us. We haven’t seen anything. No benefits at all. Even during the last local government elections, people didn’t come out; it was just us who were in politics that voted,” she said.

“We are hungry. There is no money, we are just suffering. Please, help us talk to Ojelabi; he has embezzled all of our money.”

The protesters vowed to continue their demonstrations if their demands are not addressed, urging party stakeholders at both state and national levels to intervene before the situation escalates.

LAGOS APC REACTS

Responding to the protest, Seye Oladejo, the party’s spokesperson in the state, acknowledged the right of members to protest peacefully, describing it as a “legitimate feature of civic engagement”.

Oladejo said the selection of cabinet members would follow internal guidelines and recommendations from local leadership, adding that “the party at the state level only plays an advisory role”.

“We urge interested members to approach their local leadership,” he said, calling for patience, constructive dialogue, and the use of official party organs to resolve disputes.