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Kwara APC Stakeholders Petition National Chairman Over Unauthorized Primary Results

From Vanguard · () English

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  • APC stakeholders in Kwara State have petitioned the national chairman regarding alleged unauthorized release of primary election results.
  • The stakeholders passed a vote of no confidence in the local party chairman, James Ajibola, over the incident.
  • The alleged unauthorized release pertains to the Federal House of Representatives primary election results.

A significant internal dispute has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, threatening to destabilize the party's local leadership. Stakeholders from the Ekiti Local Government Area have lodged a formal petition with the national chairman, accusing the local party chairman, Mr. James Ajibola, of releasing unauthorized primary election results. This serious allegation has led the stakeholders to pass a vote of no confidence in Ajibola's leadership.

The core of the controversy lies in the alleged premature and unauthorized announcement of results for the Federal House of Representatives primary election. Such actions, if proven, undermine the integrity of the electoral process and raise questions about transparency and fairness within the party's internal democracy. The stakeholders' move signals a deep dissatisfaction with the current leadership's conduct and a demand for accountability.

This internal strife within the Kwara APC is particularly concerning given the party's national standing. The petition and vote of no confidence suggest a breakdown in communication and trust between local party members and their leadership. The national chairman's intervention will be crucial in mediating this dispute and ensuring that party rules and regulations are upheld, thereby safeguarding the APC's reputation and internal cohesion.

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