By Ebele Orakpo

Lagos State Chapter of Action Alliance (AA) has conducted its congress during which a new set of party executives were elected to pilot the affairs of the party in the state for the next four years.  According to the new Publicity Secretary, Eniola Adedeji, the executive officers emerged after the party’s congress “following strict screening by the party, and announcement after a clear demonstration of their social and political ideological congruence with the values of Action Alliance.

The new executive members brings with them years of experience in business, social, and political  management which will serve as the bedrock for the growth of the party and the proliferation of its political ideologies and philosophies.”

In his acceptance speech, the new party Chairman, Kehinde Adegbulugbe, emphasized that Action Alliance has taken the bold step to infuse the values of inclusive, representative, and people-oriented politicking in Lagos State.

“As the chairman of Lagos State chapter of the party, I and my fellow executives are dedicated to redefining inclusive and accountable representation for the people. We are committed to changing the status quo by offering individuals and groups who earnestly desire to serve the cause of the people with a platform to share their ideas and plans.”

Other members of the executive are Adeniyi Adeoye – Deputy State Chairman, Yetunde Adebayo – State Secretary,  Ibrahim Olateju Atanda -Deputy State Secretary, Ajayi Iyoha – State Treasurer, Hyacinth Chiemeka – Deputy State Treasurer, Kayode Akintade – State Financial Secretary, Abosede Ehigiator -Deputy State Financial Secretary, Edirinverere Emmanuel Eghagha – State Auditor, Shanuolu Peter Oluwatosin -Deputy State Auditor, Michael Ogunde -State Organising Secretary, Awoyemi Olamide -Deputy State Organising Secretary, Eniola Regina Adedeji – State Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Oke – Deputy State Publicity Secretary, Adeyemi  Adeyela -State Legal Adviser, Olawale Oreoluwatomiwa Deborah – Deputy State Legal Adviser, Adedoyin Oluwatomisin Fatoyinbo- State Women Leader, Vivian Umeh – Deputy Women Leader, Oluyomi Emmanuel Famuyiwa – State Youth Leader and Muhammed Yusuf Olatunji – Deputy State Youth Leader.

The list of the new executive officers was ratified and registered by INEC on 8th, February, 2025.

The State Congress received about 500 new members, with 60 per cent representing the youth.