Ondo State Governor calls for inclusive reforms and merit-based leadership during regional public hearing on party amendments.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, presided over the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Zonal Public Hearing on constitutional amendments in Akure on Tuesday, emphasizing the critical need for stronger internal democracy and institutional reforms within the party.
In his address to party leaders and stakeholders, Governor Aiyedatiwa highlighted the importance of inclusivity, transparent processes, and leadership based on merit as foundational to the APC’s future growth and cohesion.
According to a statement released by the Ondo State Government, Aiyedatiwa described the hearing as “a historic democratic process aimed at strengthening the party’s internal institutions.” He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC National Executive Committee for initiating a nationwide review of the party’s constitution.
The event, which attracted key figures from across the South-West geopolitical zone, also featured addresses by Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Femi Hazmat and APC National Vice-Chairman (South-West) Dr. Isaac Kekemeke.
Speakers collectively underscored the region’s progressive legacy while calling for greater grassroots participation, equitable representation, and administrative clarity within the party structure.
Dr. Kekemeke specifically pointed to the need to harmonize different versions of the party’s constitution to avoid confusion and encouraged broader engagement in membership registration and reform efforts.
The public hearing is part of a broader nationwide consultation by the APC to review and amend its governing documents, reflecting an effort to institutionalize democratic practices and respond to internal feedback ahead of future electoral cycles.
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