The Inter- Party Advisory Council (IPAC), South-west zone, says it has set up an executive team, headed by Mr Dare Ojo, who is the Oyo council Chairman.
The IPAC zonal Secretary, Mr Olusegun Mobolaji, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos said the executive committee officials were nominated and set up at the zonal inaugural meeting, held on April 30 in Ibadan, Oyo.
Mobolaji said that the council had called for a more inclusive governance across states in the zone, to enhance a better society.
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“Government, both at federal and state levels, should be all-inclusive to have a balanced and productive democracy.
“The government and governance at all strata, belong to all of us, irrespective of who wins or loses the election.
“After all, the result must be accepted and signed by other political parties, before an election can be considered to be conclusive, free and fair.
“IPAC, is all set to ensure that we have a working democracy and a working and progressive nation,” Mobolaji, who is the Lagos IPAC chairman stated.
He noted that the meeting had in attendance, chairmen from Osun (Mr Adewale Adebayo), Ogun (Mr Samson Okusanya) and Ondo (Prince Olaoluwa Adesanya).
Mobolaji said that Adebayo emerged the Zonal Organising Secretary, Okusanya, the Zonal Publicity Secretary, Adesanya, the Zonal Treasurer while Mr Ifedayo Iyaniwura was nominated as the zonal Financial Secretary.
He added that IPAC as an advisory body and a major political stakeholder was set to play her role in deepening democracy.
The IPAC zonal secretary added that the council would not relent in creating a paradigm shift in the political system, for more credible, free and fair elections at all levels of government in the nation.
He said that IPAC’s aim and objectives was to work with INEC at national and state levels, to ensure that there was fairness and equity, in dealing with all political parties and elections activities.
“We are to work at the grassroot level to educate and sensitise electorates, on election matters and activities, to reduce or possibly eradicate voter apathy.
“We are also to serve as an advisory body to ruling parties in all states, making constructive criticism and calling them to order where necessary, or need be,” Mobolaji said.
