….. Distributes electoral material to returning officers
Electoral officers deployed to Kogi State from the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have assured party members and stakeholders of a transparent, fair, and credible primary election process in the state.
Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Prof. Lawal Samaila Abdullahi, gave the assurance while distributing election materials to returning officers in Lokoja ahead of the party’s primary elections.
Prof. Abdullahi described Kogi as an enlightened and strategic state, noting its unique position as a gateway connecting the Federal Capital Territory and several states across the country.
He stated that the committee is committed to conducting the primaries on the basis of justice, transparency, and fairness to ensure a credible outcome acceptable to all party members.
According to him, while the party is prepared to conduct direct primaries, any consensus arrangement mutually agreed upon by contestants would also be accepted in line with party guidelines.
The committee chairman commended the Local Organising Committee for its support and called on local government council chairmen, party stakeholders, and members across the wards to cooperate with the committee by ensuring peaceful and successful primaries.
He further urged party members participating in the direct primaries to make wise choices, assuring aspirants and stakeholders of a level playing field.
Meanwhile, Kogi State Chairman of the APC, Ezzu Momoh, welcomed members of the electoral committee and expressed confidence in their ability to deliver a credible exercise.
