Kwara APC Guber Primary Will Be Transparent, Says Committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election Committee for Kwara State has assured party members and aspirants of a transparent and credible governorship primary scheduled to hold today across the state. Chairman of the committee, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, said election materials would be distributed to the 16 local government areas before Jumat prayers, while […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election Committee for Kwara State has assured party members and aspirants of a transparent and credible governorship primary scheduled to hold today across the state.
Chairman of the committee, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, said election materials would be distributed to the 16 local government areas before Jumat prayers, while voting is expected to commence simultaneously afterwards.
In a statement issued on Friday, Obanikoro said the committee had concluded arrangements for the exercise in line with directives from the APC National Headquarters and established party guidelines.
He disclosed that members of the committee had earlier met with all governorship aspirants at the APC state secretariat in Ilorin to brief them on the conduct of the primary and address issues raised ahead of the exercise.
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According to him, the engagement was aimed at ensuring inclusiveness and transparency throughout the process.
Obanikoro said the committee also explored the possibility of consensus among aspirants but noted that preparations had been completed for a full primary election should the talks fail.
“While efforts were made to encourage consensus among aspirants, the committee remains fully prepared to conduct a credible election should consensus not be reached,” he said.
The former minister stressed that the committee remains the only body authorised by the party and relevant laws to conduct, conclude and submit the report of the governorship primary.
He further disclosed that designated election officers appointed for all the 16 local government areas would converge to receive materials before proceeding to their respective councils for the exercise.
Obanikoro reiterated the committee’s commitment to fairness and peaceful conduct throughout the primary.
He also urged party members, aspirants and supporters to conduct themselves responsibly and maintain unity during the process.
The governorship primary is coming amid rising tension within the Kwara APC following disagreements over the party’s succession arrangement and alleged moves to produce a consensus candidate.
The crisis deepened after reports emerged that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor.
The development triggered concerns among some aspirants and stakeholders who accused the party leadership of attempting to impose a candidate on members.
The controversy has also led to growing agitation from different political blocs within the party.