The governors of Oyo, Lagos, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti states are currently attending the All Progressives Congress (APC) Southwest Stakeholders’ Forum in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Also in attendance are Southwest leaders in National Assembly: Sen. Sola Adeyeye, Hon. Lasun Sanusi and Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.
They are joined by the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu; his Solid Minerals counterpart, Kayode Fayemi; former Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande; National Vice Chairman (Southwest), Chief Pius Akinyelure; former governors of Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti and Osun states, chiefs Segun Osoba, Adebayo Alao-Akala, Niyi Adebayo and Prince Olagunaoye Oyinlola respectively.
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, ministers of Finance Mrs Kemi Adeosun and her Works, Power and Housing counterpart, Raji Fashola (SAN) were said to be absent with apology.
Amosun excused himself from the meeting at 4:25 pm to attend to other important engagements.
Welcoming participants, host governor, Abiola Ajimobi, explained that the meeting was aimed at reviewing the performance of the APC since it won federal as state elections two years ago to determine what can be done differently..
He added that the coming elections in Ekiti and Osun states require a good attention of APC leaders in Southwest to ensure the party is well prepared for the polls.
Ajimobi also pointed out the need to work together in building a vibrant region by exploring areas of cooperation and developing agriculture for the good of the people.
