APC screens Rivers Assembly aspirants amid tight security
A heavy security presence was observed at the All Progressives Congress secretariat in Rivers State as House of Assembly aspirants underwent screening. Over 20 police vehicles and numerous uniformed operatives were stationed at the venue along Aba Road, Port Harcourt. Martin Amaewhule, the current Speaker, and Victor Omo-Jumbo, a loyalist of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, were among the 98 aspirants screened. Party officials assured that the process was transparent and aimed at ensuring only qualified candidates represent the APC.
Key takeaways
- The APC secretariat in Rivers State was heavily guarded during the screening of Assembly aspirants.
- A total of 98 aspirants, including Martin Amaewhule and Victor Omo-Jumbo, participated in the exercise.
- The screening committee chairman, Ajibola Muraina, emphasized transparency and expressed confidence in the party's prospects.
- APC spokesperson Chibike Ikenga said the process was structured to ensure only qualified candidates are selected.
- The party encouraged aspirants to remain patient and promised support for whoever emerges as the candidate.
