Lagos LG Poll: APC Calls for Peace, Unity Among Aspirants

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has called for peace and unity among chairmanship and councillorship aspirants ahead of the party’s primary elections scheduled for May 10. The primaries will take place across the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs).

The call was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday at the APC state secretariat in Ikeja. Chairman of the Lagos APC Election Committee, Babatunde Ogala, appealed to aspirants to consider adopting consensus candidates where possible, stressing that it would foster internal harmony and ensure a peaceful primary process.

“For the sake of unity and a rancour-free primary, we encourage aspirants to dialogue among themselves and reach a consensus where feasible,” Ogala said.

He also announced that, for logistical reasons, the chairmanship primaries will be conducted at the APC secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja. Only chairmanship aspirants and one accredited agent each will be granted access to the venue.

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Ogala further clarified that only accredited delegates, aspirants, and their agents will be allowed entry into the primary election grounds, ensuring a controlled and transparent process.

He noted that the screening of aspirants had been thorough and urged all contestants to approach the election with a spirit of sportsmanship.

“This is not a do-or-die affair. The strength of the APC lies in its unity and commitment to due process,” Ogala emphasized.