Akoko Youth Forum elects new leaders as Comrade Pius Kole emerges president

By Boye Oyeyemi –

The Akoko Youth Forum, a socio-cultural and non-partisan youth organisation in Ondo State, has elected Comrade Pius Kole as its new president after a peaceful and competitive election held over the weekend, where he secured 54 votes to defeat Adurewa Vincent, who garnered 22 votes.

Delegates from the four local government areas of Akoko participated in the exercise, which stakeholders described as one of the most organised and transparent elections the Forum has conducted in recent years.

The electoral chairman, Kazeem Mohammed, commended the delegates for their maturity and orderly conduct throughout the process, noting that their behaviour reflected a renewed commitment to unity and democratic principles in Akoko land.

In his farewell address, the outgoing President, Akeju Blessing, said the poll was “peaceful, transparent, and a model for youth organisations across the state.” He congratulated the winner and urged the new executive to consolidate the gains achieved by the previous administration.

President-elect Comrade Pius Kole, in his acceptance speech, thanked the delegates for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to reposition the forum, strengthen youth involvement in community development and fulfil his campaign promises.

Kole also assured members that his leadership would prioritise unity, empowerment initiatives and constructive engagement with stakeholders across the four Akoko councils to advance the forum’s influence.

Other elected officials are: Vice-President, Afe Oladimeji; Ex-officio, Akoko North-West, Salami Kemisola; Organising Secretary, Victor Olubunmi; Public Relations Officer, Olotu Tobi; Welfare Director, Ayodele Blessing; Special Duties, Awe Sunday; Ex-officio, Akoko South-East, Omojola John; Auditor-General I, Adams Mubarak; Social Director, Ibrahim Bashir; Ex-officio, Akoko South-West, Aladetoyinbo Emmanuel.

Others include: Assistant General Secretary, Adelabu Jeremiah; Ex-officio, Akoko South-East, Busari Olalekan; Auditor II, Hamiza Jamiu; Treasurer, Ilekura Alex; Ex-officio, Akoko North-East, Abimbola Olufunsho; Sports Director, Alamurin James; Director of Women Affairs, Musa Sekinat; Financial Secretary, Aremo Oluwatosin; and General Secretary, Eyinju Olasunkanmi.