Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has reaffirmed that its South West zone elections will proceed tomorrow amidst clarifications addressing concerns raised by Dr Bamidele Onalaja, outgone chairman, REDAN’s Lagos Chapter.
National president of REDAN Mr Akintoye Adeoye, at a news conference in Lagos, said
the decision was supported by the association’s leadership, including its Board of Trustees.
Adeoye also spoke in reaction to some allegations raised by Onalaja, to fault the process of the election.
Adeoye clarified that the upcoming elections are not exclusive to Lagos but encompass the entire South-west zone, comprising Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states.
He explained that holding the elections in Ibadan was for the convenience of all members, citing past practices of rotating election venues.
“It is not unusual for REDAN elections to hold outside Lagos, as the election that brought me in as president few months ago was held in Lagos, while that of my predecessor was done in Abuja four years ago.
“The election that brought Onalaja in as Lagos chapter Chairman four years ago was held in Lagos, alongside other South-west zone states.
“So, we move our elections, AGMs and general meetings from one location to the other, as that is our practice,” he said.
Addressing Onalaja’s continued claim to the Lagos chapter chairmanship despite his tenure expiration, Adeoye reiterated REDAN’s constitutional provisions and emphasised adherence to established rules.
He said: “In line with the constitution of REDAN, Section 20.2(i) which states: elected officers of the association shall be permitted to hold the same office for a single term of four year for the current executive effective from February 2020 and subsequent councils.
“The sixth REDAN Lagos chapter EXCO, that Onalaja served in, was dissolved upon expiration of tenure.
“Therefore, such unauthorised representation goes against the principles and regulations of our association, which has well-established rules and laws for addressing any grievances or disputes.”
He also dismissed allegations of realtors and charlatans infiltrating REDAN, asserting the association’s commitment to professionalism and credibility.
Adeoye said that all the member companies were registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC) and could not be referred to as charlatans because they all have structures.(NAN)
