Honourable Lateef Ibirogba re-elected as APC South-West Organising Secretary.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

Honourable Lateef Ibirogba has been re-elected as APC South-West Organising Secretary due to his compassion, hardwork, experience, and commitment to the growth and well coordination of the party in the region.

His re-election took place at the All Progressive Congress, (APC) Southwest Zonal Congress held in Lagos.

In his congratulatory message, Chairman Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA, Mayor Abiodun Jimoh Ejigbadero, said it was a well deserved re-election, reaffirming members confidence in his ability.

According to Mayor Jimoh Ejigbadero, the re-election showcased a party resolute in its mission and united in strengthening its foundation across the Southwest.

He described the political gathering as a reaffirmation of structure, stability, and purposeful, leadership.

Agbado Oke Odo LCDA Chairman, Mayor Jimoh Ejigbadero.

"Leadership is not merely about

attaining positions, it is about sustaining progress, strengthening bonds, and building a legacy that endures long after the applause fades."

Honourable Ibirogba speaking to FocusNews pledged to continue to work hard to ensure APC maintain its leading position not only in the Southwest, but in the country.

He called on members of the party to continue to believe in President Bola Tinubu,as his vision is to build a stronger country in which every Nigerian will be proud of.

According to him, the president programmes are alligned to restructure Nigeria and retain its leadership position in Africa.

Honourable Ibirogba said the president recent trip to the United Kingdom where he was well received and praised for his

government administration, shows that the country is on the right path towards economic growth and sustainability.

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