Moibi emerges CofC, NYCN Lagos Forum of Local Branches Coordinators

A momentous gathering at the Bariga LCDA Secretariat on Friday, 29th December 2023 witnessed the Forum of Local Branches Coordinators, a pivotal part under the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter and a coalition of all NYCN Lagos Local branches Coordinators making sweeping decisions that signals a paradigm shift in the leadership landscape.

The coordinators first commended the achievements of the interim committee led by Comr Akibu Sikiru, acknowledging the successful execution of their impactful 4-point agenda.

Following this commendation, the Akibu Sikiru-led interim committee gracefully bowed out after fulfilling its designated 3-month term, a decision agreed upon by the Forum on August 6, 2023.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the state executives led by Oba, a resolute motion resulted in a vote of no confidence, citing allegations of power abuse and deviation from the 2018 NYCN constitution. The Forum emphatically pledged its allegiance to upholding the council’s best interests.

In a strategic move to streamline communication and enhance collaboration, coordinators unanimously decided to exit existing platforms, giving way to the creation of the ‘Forum of Coordinators 2023-2024.’

Underlining the transformation, coordinators proposed a new leadership structure, electing Comr Moibi Ibrahim as Chairman, Babatunde Opeyemi Yusuf as Secretary, and Comr Oshodi John Ayodele as PRO for a one-year term, providing flexibility for potential changes.

To oversee the election process, coordinators appointed Comr Fasaasi Musa and Comr Aina Adewale as members of the electoral committee.

The bold decisions continued with a second vote of no confidence on the state executives, citing concerns of abuse of office, constitutional override, and financial mismanagement.

In a joint communiqué, the newly elected leaders expressed gratitude for the stability brought by the interim committee and called for cooperation with the State Chairman.

They emphasized their commitment to upholding the NYCN constitution and propelling the council forward.

Below is the communiqué and list of coordinators in attendance, as signed in the attendance sheet.

COMMUNIQUE

“At the end of the meeting of the Forum of Coordinators held at Bariga LCDA Secretariat on Friday, 29th December 2023, the Coordinators unanimously decided thus:

1. That, the Comr Akibu Sikiru pka Zinko led interim committee elected on 6th August 2023 at Agricultural centre, Itire-ikate LCDA have been able to deliver on her 4-points agenda and consequently appreciated.

2. That, by a motion moved by Comr Ewetade Monsuru, Coordinator of Oshodi and seconded by Comr Badru Gbolahan, Coordinator of Mosan-Okunola, the Akibu Sikiru led interim committee stands dissolved after completing her 3 months mandate as given by the Forum on 6th, August 2023.

3. That, by a motion moved by Comr Hakeem Bankole, Coordinator of Onigbongbo and seconded by Comr Fasaasi Musa, Coordinator of Somolu, “a vote of no confidence is passed on the Oba-led State Executives” over his gross abuse of power, allowing his personal interest to override the council interest and that of 2018 NYCN constitution as amended. And this was signed by the interim Chairman of the Forum of Local branches coordinators.

4. That, by a motion moved by Babatunde Opeyemi Yusuf, Coordinator of Alimosho and seconded by Comr Joseph Ayobami, Coordinator of Orile-agege, the entire Coordinators should with immediate effect EXIT the following platforms to avoid duplication:
a. LOCAL BRANCHES
b. FORUM of COORDINATORS

And consequently, join the newly created Platform ‘Forum of Coordinators 2023-2024’

5. That, by a motion moved by Comr Olabode Lukman, Coordinator of Ojodu and seconded by Comr Badru Gbolahan, Coordinator of Mosan-Okunola a new leadership should be elected for the Forum and the leadership should be given a 1 year term of operation within which any of them can be changed if need be.

6. That, Comr Fasaasi Musa, Coordinator of Somolu and Comr Aina Adewale, Coordinator of Oto-Awori are appointed to serve as the electoral committee that will coordinate the election of the new leaders of the Forum.

7. That, the following Coordinators were duly elected by all the 27 of 29 coordinators in attendance since 2 of them are the electoral committee:

a. Comr Moibi Ibrahim, Coordinator of Epe local branch as Chairman of Coordinators, Forum of Local branches coordinators, Lagos State chapter

b. Babatunde Opeyemi Yusuf, Coordinator of Alimosho Local branch as Secretary, Forum of Local branches coordinators, Lagos State chapter

c. Comr Oshodi John Ayodele, coordinator of Itire-ikate local branch as PRO, Forum of Local branches Coordinators, Lagos State chapter

8. That, by a motion moved by Comr Badru Gbolahan, Coordinator of Mosan-Okunola and seconded by Comr Fasasi Ahmed, coordinator of Iba, a vote of no confidence is again passed on Oba-led State Executives for his gross abuse of office, override of the 2018 NYCN constitution as amended and financial mismanagement. This was signed by the newly elected Chairman of Coordinators (CofC), Forum of Local branches Coordinators, Lagos State chapter.

Consequently, we want to appreciate the Comr Akibu Sikiru led interim committee for bringing stability and sanity to the council. Within your 3 months mandate you have projected the forum beyond imagination.

We equally implore the State Chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter to cooperate and work with the Forum of Local branches Coordinators, in the best interest of the council in order to move the Lagos Chapter forward.

Our aim is not to wrestle power with the State Chairman. Rather to support him in upholding the NYCN constitution that we all swore by and project the council further.”

E-SIGNED:

Comr Oshodi John Ayodele,
Coordinator, Itire-ikate local branch,
PRO, Forum of Local branches Coordinators

Babatunde Opeyemi Yusuf,
Coordinator, Alimosho Local Branch,
Secretary, Forum of Local branches Coordinators

Comr Moibi Ibrahim,
Coordinator, Epe local branch,
Chairman, Forum of Local branches Coordinators

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