The crisis rocking Oyo State chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists reached its peak on Thursday, as parallel elections were held in different locations within Ibadan metropolis.
Some notable leaders of the Association boycotted the exercise organised by faction loyal to the re-elected outgoing Chairperson, Jadesola Ajibola and her team.
While the faction loyal to Ajibola held its election at an undisclosed location witnessed by the National Financial Secretary of NAWOJ, Mrs. Adeola Adekunle, the other faction held its election at the NUJ, Oyo State Council Secretariat.
This was just as the other faction, elected Omolola Alamu as the NAWOJ Chairperson, in an election witnessed by a major number of the Association’s members.
Mrs. Omolola Alamu of Federal Radio Corporation Of Nigeria, Ibadan Station, was reportedly elected alongside other executive members by registered NAWOJ members.
Members of the Association said the election was held under a conducive environment as against a statement issued by the credential committee chairman, Mrs Morenike Tony-Esan where she reported that NUJ secretariat, is not conducive for the election.
The agitated NAWOJ members who effected the change, proclaimed that they are fully ready to support Alamu and her team.
Speaking afterwards, Alamu urged members to be up and doing in the association, promising to lift the association to an enviable height.
She stressed that the welfare of members would be given utmost priority, saying it was one of the major plans of her team.
Alamu implored Nawojians in the state to give maximum support to her team so as to achieve remarkable success.
She emphasised that with the new team, every member would be involved.
It will be recalled that the NUJ, the umbrella body few weeks ago, dissociated itself from the NAWOJ election.
Other Executive members elected alongside Alamu are Shade Oduola-Vice chairperson; Ramat Alade- Secretary; Temilola Akarah- Treasurer; Kehinde Igbari- Asst Secretary; Temilola Oyewole- Financial Secretary.
Meanwhile, other exco members elected alongside Jadesola Ajibola are Seyi Bamidele- vice Chairperson, Stella Oyebanji- secretary and Peju Oyelakin- Treasurer.
