
APM clears Adeoye and 67 others after Lagos screening
Prince Laja Adeoye has been cleared as the Allied Peoples Movement’s consensus governorship aspirant in Lagos. The party’s screening committee also cleared 67 other aspirants for various elective positions. According to committee chairman Abiodun Abari, the process was smooth due to consensus and unity within the party. The APM-PDP coalition is seen as strengthening the opposition ahead of the upcoming elections.
Key takeaways
- Prince Laja Adeoye was screened and cleared as the party’s only consensus governorship aspirant.
- Three senatorial aspirants, 24 for the House of Representatives, and 40 for the Lagos State House of Assembly were also cleared.
- All aspirants will be affirmed as consensus candidates during the party’s primary elections.
- The screening committee highlighted the importance of unity and consensus-building within the party.
- The coalition between the APM and the PDP is expected to boost the opposition’s chances in Lagos.