Former Osun LG Chairman Taiwo Fatiregun Says ’No Internal Democracy’ In APC, Announces Accord As His New Party
An APC bigwig in Oriade local government, Osun State, Hon Taiwo Fatiregun has announced his decision to leave the party for Accord Party citing lack of internal democracy, departure from democratic principles and marginalization of loyal party members.
Hon Taiwo Fatiregun, who announced his defection in a Facebook post on Sunday, noted that the decision was sequel to a long period of reflection and consultations with political associates and supporters.
The APC in Osun State under its current leadership has according to him drifted from the ideals of internal democracy and has allegedly been hijacked by a few individuals who control the party’s structure for personal interests, leaving many dedicated members sidelined adding that he could not continue to be a part of a political system that places personal gain above the welfare of the people.
He further criticized what he called the growing influence of a single individual claiming to be the sole financier of the party, warning that such a control can jeopardize the political future of millions of party members.
The Accord Party according to him represents a renewed commitment to internal democracy, fairness, and people-centered governance urging his supporters, admirers, and lovers of democracy in Oriade Local Government and Osun State as a whole to join him in building a stronger and more progressive political movement.
He also disclosed that the formal defection ceremony will be held on March 13 to mark his birthday noting that this will signal a new beginning for his political family.
Hon Taiwo Fatiregun, who served as Chairman of Oriade local government during the Rauf Aregbesola administration precisely from 2011 to 2016, in a telephone interview with Team@orientactualmags.com on Sunday night submitted that it is ‘imole all the way’ while adding that he would be mobilizing support for Governor Ademola Adeleke to ensure that he wins with a wide margin in the upcoming gubernatorial election-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
