Kwara APC outlines process for governorship primary
Musiliu Obanikoro, chairman of the All Progressives Congress Kwara State Governorship Primary Election Committee, assured party members of a fair and transparent primary. The primary was postponed due to the inability to reach a consensus among aspirants. Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, confirmed the new arrangements and emphasized the committee's readiness. Several aspirants have withdrawn, while others remain active in the process.
Key takeaways
- Musiliu Obanikoro stated that voting materials would be distributed before Juma’at prayers, with voting to follow in all 16 local government areas.
- The committee held a meeting with all governorship aspirants at the APC State Secretariat in Ilorin to brief them on the process.
- Efforts were made to reach a consensus, but the committee is prepared to conduct an election if needed.
- Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced Yahaya Seriki as his preferred aspirant.
- Some aspirants, including Prof. Wale Sulaiman, Dr Mohammed Bio, and others, have withdrawn from the race.
