A group of aspirants for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ibadan North Federal Constituency has expressed their collective disappointment and strong objection to the conduct of primary elections. The aspirants cited that no delegates’ congress was held and as such, no primary election, as mandated by the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines.
In the communique signed by several aspirants, they categorically stated that any primary election held without adherence to the party’s rules and procedures would be illegitimate.
The aspirants called on stakeholders, including the National Working Committee and the leadership of APC, to intervene in the matter and ensure a free, fair, and transparent primary election process.
IBADAN NORTH DELEGATE CONGRESS AND PRIMARY ELECTION: OUR STAND
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ
To All Progressive Congress,
40, Blantyre Crescent, Wise 2, Abuja FCT.
We, the undersigned aspirants, express our utmost disappointment and strong objection to the purported conduct of primary elections today at a designated venue, which did not hold. Our collective concern stems from the glaring fact that no delegates’ congress was held. Our collective concern stems from the glaring fact that no delegates’ congress was held to elect representatives, as mandated by our party’s constitution and electoral guidelines.
In light of this development, we categorically state that any purported primary election held without adherence to our party’s rules and procedures is illegitimate. Notably, the leadership of APC in Ibadan North has also rejected this attempt, aligning with our stance.
We urge the public to disregard any development regarding the purported illegal primaries. We call upon all stakeholders, including the National Working Committee and the leadership of APC, to intervene in this matter and ensure that the process is conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner. The voices of all aspirants and stakeholders must be heard, and rights protected.
We remain committed to the ideals of our party and the democratic process. We look forward to a swift resolution of this matter and the conduct of a credible primary election that reflects the will of the party faithfully.
Signed.
Olayele Segun – Ward 11 (Signed)
Lapade Idris – Ward 5
(Signed)
Farouk Arisekola – Ward 4 (Signed)
Adekunle Oladeji – Ward 10 (Signed)
Saheed Aderonmu – Ward 8 (Signed)
Balikis Junaid – Ward 12
Oluyinka Omikunle – Ward 12
Olaitan Victor – Ward 5
Kalil Mustapha – Ward 3 (Signed)
Adewale Olatunji – Ward 10
Ibadan North Federal Constituency
Date: July 20, [year blurred]
Cc:
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The National Executives,
All Progressives Congress
The National Working Committee, APC
The Delegates Congress Committee
The Oyo State All Progressives Congress
State Working Committee
Alh Oladele Abass, INEC
All Party Stakeholders, Ibadan North Federal Constituency
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