The National Headquarters of the Youth National Assembly (YAN) has congratulated the newly elected leadership of its Lagos State Chapter.
A statement jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Shuiabu Sanni, YAN’s National Speaker and Rt. Hon. Ezenwata Nwangwu, National Deputy Speaker/Chairman House Committee on Election Matters affirmed that the processes leading to the conduct of the election held on the 28th of August 2024 and the swearing-in ceremony on the 8th of October 2024 were conducted in line with the constitution of YAN.
The statement read, “On behalf of the National Headquarters of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Lagos State Chapter. The election, held on the 28th of August 2024, was conducted in line with our constitution and under the supervision of the Electoral Committee Chairman, Hon. Kunle Joshua, alongside the National Returning Officer, Amb. Olalekan Babalola.
“The swearing-in ceremony successfully took place on the 8th of October 2024, where the National Speaker, Rt. Hon. Shuiabu Sanni, was ably represented by Rt. Amb. Charles.
“The Youth Assembly of Nigeria prides itself on being a pillar of integrity, youth leadership, and national unity. As we prepare for the upcoming inauguration and award ceremony set for December, we are confident that the newly sworn-in executives will drive positive change and build upon the organization’s legacy in Lagos State.”
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The group added, “However, it has come to our attention that certain impostors are parading themselves as representatives of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter.
“These individuals, after visiting the Commissioner for Youth, Lagos State, are attempting to disrupt the credibility and structure of our esteemed association by falsely claiming another election and inauguration.
“We would like to make it unequivocally clear based on the report submitted by the Lagos State Chapter Electoral Committee and verified by the National Returning Officer, the election for the Lagos Chapter has been concluded, and the new leadership has been duly sworn in.”
Furthermore, the YAN headquarters warned, “Any attempt by unauthorized persons or groups to hold another election or inauguration should be disregarded as a fraudulent act aimed at tarnishing the reputation of our association.”
It called on all security agencies and the general public to take note of these facts and ensure that these impostors do not succeed in misleading anyone, saying the Youth Assembly of Nigeria remains committed to upholding the values of democracy, transparency, and youth empowerment across all states.”
The group congratulated the Lagos State Chapter and look forward to witnessing their impactful contributions to the development of youth leadership in Nigeria.
