APC Screens 158 Aspirants for 24 Kwara Assembly Seats
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully screened 158 aspirants vying for 24 House of Assembly seats. The exercise, conducted under the supervision of a screening committee led by Prof. Success Musa, aimed to ensure a credible and transparent selection process to secure party victory in upcoming elections. Prof. Musa attributed the high number of candidates to the party's internal democracy and popularity, while emphasizing the need to avoid disqualification issues similar to those experienced in Bayelsa State. He urged aspirants to cooperate and channel any grievances through the designated Appeal Committee to maintain party unity. Kwara APC Chairman Mr. Sunday Fagbemi reinforced the commitment to fairness, stating that the party would not allow documentation errors to undermine electoral success. The process included significant female participation, with approximately 30% of aspirants being women, reflecting the gender inclusion policies of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration. The screening marks a critical step in the APC’s preparation for the polls, with the appeal committee set to commence operations immediately following the exercise to address any complaints.
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APC Screens 158 Aspirants for 24 Kwara Assembly Seats
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully screened 158 aspirants vying for 24 House of Assembly seats. The exercise, conducted under the supervision of a screening committee led by Prof. Success Musa, aimed to ensure a credible and transparent selection process to secure party victory in upcoming elections. Prof. Musa attributed the high number of candidates to the party's internal democracy and popularity, while emphasizing the need to avoid disqualification issues similar to those experienced in Bayelsa State. He urged aspirants to cooperate and channel any grievances through the designated Appeal Committee to maintain party unity. Kwara APC Chairman Mr. Sunday Fagbemi reinforced the commitment to fairness, stating that the party would not allow documentation errors to undermine electoral success. The process included significant female participation, with approximately 30% of aspirants being women, reflecting the gender inclusion policies of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration. The screening marks a critical step in the APC’s preparation for the polls, with the appeal committee set to commence operations immediately following the exercise to address any complaints.
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