Oyo APC to Conduct Direct Primary for Governorship Aspirants
Moses Adeyemo, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and former Deputy Governor, has announced that the party will conduct a direct primary for its governorship aspirants. This decision was made during a meeting with the Screening and Appeal Committee members deployed from the APC’s National Secretariat in Abuja. Adeyemo emphasized the party's commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and credible electoral process, adhering to principles of progressivism and constitutional democracy. Although the party initially aimed for a consensus arrangement among candidates, rising tensions and multiple aspirants necessitated a shift to direct primaries for key positions, including the governorship ticket. Adeyemo assured that registered party members would participate actively, either by affirming consensus candidates or voting in direct primaries at their respective wards. The Screening Committee, led by Taofiq AbdusSalam, pledged to thoroughly vet aspirants to ensure only eligible candidates participate. This development occurs amidst nationwide tension regarding candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections, highlighting the APC's efforts to maintain internal unity and democratic integrity in Oyo State.
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Oyo APC to Conduct Direct Primary for Governorship Aspirants
Moses Adeyemo, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and former Deputy Governor, has announced that the party will conduct a direct primary for its governorship aspirants. This decision was made during a meeting with the Screening and Appeal Committee members deployed from the APC’s National Secretariat in Abuja. Adeyemo emphasized the party's commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and credible electoral process, adhering to principles of progressivism and constitutional democracy. Although the party initially aimed for a consensus arrangement among candidates, rising tensions and multiple aspirants necessitated a shift to direct primaries for key positions, including the governorship ticket. Adeyemo assured that registered party members would participate actively, either by affirming consensus candidates or voting in direct primaries at their respective wards. The Screening Committee, led by Taofiq AbdusSalam, pledged to thoroughly vet aspirants to ensure only eligible candidates participate. This development occurs amidst nationwide tension regarding candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections, highlighting the APC's efforts to maintain internal unity and democratic integrity in Oyo State.
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