The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has dismissed a misleading and unconstitutional notice circulating under the guise of “Leadership Transition.”
The ATPN in a statement signed by the office of the President stated that for avoidance of doubt and in defense of truth, equity, and the sanctity of its constitution, Prince Adetunji Femi Fadina remains the duly elected and authentic President of ATPN.
The statement explained that the so-called “suspension” and purported “succession protocol” being peddled by some individuals is nothing but an illegality, a contrived narrative without constitutional backing, evidence, or the mandate of members.
According to the statement, “the Board of Trustees (BOT), while custodians of our heritage, are not proprietors of the association, and thus lack the powers to suspend or appoint a President. Such authority resides squarely within the constitutional processes of the National Executive Council and the General Assembly.
We therefore declare unequivocally that any announcement of an “Acting President” is null, void, and of no effect”.
The statement reads further: “This desperate attempt to impose a parallel leadership structure is an affront to due process, an assault on the integrity of ATPN, and a direct violation of the will of practitioners who freely elected Prince Fadina.
Let it be on record that the courts, and not propaganda, shall ultimately interpret the constitution. Until then, Prince Fadina stands not only as President in law, but also in truth, in mandate, and in spirit—committed to restoring order, equity, and prosperity to the tourism industry”.
The ATPN in the statement called on all members, partners, and stakeholders to disregard the falsehood of a “new leadership” and continue to rally behind the authentic National Executive Council under the firm leadership of Prince Adetunji Femi Fadina.
The statement concluded that Tourism in Nigeria deserves clarity, not confusion, that it deserves service, not selfishness and deserves leaders chosen by practitioners, not imposed by intrigue.
The statement affirmed that Prince Fadina is, and remains, the President of ATPN.
