APC Grants Kosofe Ward Leaders Power to Nominate Supervisors

By Daniji Emmanuel
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kosofe has handed a new level of influence to its grassroots leaders, giving ward executives the power to nominate supervisors in their respective areas. The decision, announced during a weekend stakeholders’ meeting, is seen as a strategic move to strengthen local ownership and deepen accountability within the party structure.
Party officials explained that the adjustment was designed to reflect the spirit of inclusiveness. By allowing ward leaders to nominate supervisors, the APC hopes to ensure that appointees are individuals who understand the peculiar needs of their communities.
One party chieftain at the meeting, who preferred not to be named, described the move as a “democracy dividend at the grassroots.” “Ward leaders are the eyes and ears of the community. Giving them this responsibility means supervisors will no longer be strangers to the people they are meant to serve,” he said.
Another stakeholder, Mrs. Abiola Salami from Agboyi Ward B, said the change would restore confidence in the party’s internal democracy. “Too often, decisions about who becomes a supervisor are taken far from the people. This new arrangement puts power where it belongs — in the hands of those closest to the voters,” she told Echonews.
But not everyone is convinced. Some party members expressed fears that the process could lead to internal rivalries. Mr. Tunde Akinwale, a youth leader in Owode, cautioned that without transparent guidelines, ward leaders might be tempted to nominate loyalists instead of qualified hands. “It is a good idea, but it can also breed favoritism if not well managed. The party must put checks in place,” he argued.
Political observers believe the development reflects APC’s broader strategy of decentralizing power to grassroots organs, especially as local governments remain under scrutiny over governance and service delivery. They say the move could help the party maintain stronger connections with the electorate ahead of future contests.
Residents in Kosofe are watching with cautious optimism. For many, the real test will come when the nominated supervisors begin their work. As one resident in Mile 12, Alhaji Kareem Olatunji, put it: “If this decision brings supervisors who will truly serve the people and not themselves, then APC has done the right thing. But if it turns into another political arrangement, the people will know.”
With ward leaders now carrying more weight in decision-making, the coming weeks will reveal whether this experiment strengthens unity or fuels competition within the party’s grassroots ranks.