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APC Convention: Conceding in tears – How APC treated aspirants, not in ‘unity list’

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Dada Olusegun, an aspirant for the National Youth position at the APC National Convention, climbed the stage and conceded to his opponent, Dayo Israel, in tears.

Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation, shoved the microphone to the young Olusegun, ‘gba’ and told him in Yoruba language, which means, ‘take it.’ The young man could not hold back his emotion.

Mr Israel is the candidate of the governor of the state, Babajide Sanwoolu.

It was not only Dada who got that treatment on the ground, even a former Minister, Bayo Shittu, got the same treatment.

Mr Shittu, who aspired for the position of National Secretary found himself outside the unity list, as the governors had adopted Iyiola Omisore as the candidate.

The governors had released a unity list, which they all signed. To prevent the possibility of an election, the convention was delayed till about 10 pm, instead of the 3:30 pm on agenda for the convention.

As at the time the convention started, many of the delegates were already tired, as some had been at the convention since 10 am.

Begging Bayo Shittu

The former Minister, Shittu, had resolved not to withdraw from the race until he was prevailed upon by former Ogun State Governor, Segun Osoba.

Osoba apologised to Shittu on behalf of the Yoruba people. He said the former Minister was neither consulted nor appealed to on the issue the list.

Speaking after the appeal, Shittu said nobody spoke with him about stepping down for anyone.

Another aspirant for that position, Abideen Olaiya, said he already lost 9 elections in his lifetime and was ready to contest the election even if he is going to lose.

“President said we should consult, and if there’s no consensus we should go to election since nobody consulted me, I expected that we would go for election,” he said, before stepping down for Omisore.

While these gentlemen yielded to the pressure to step down, Effiom Boco did not step down for Betta Edu for the position of National Women leader.

The governor of Cross River, who recently decamped to the APC from the PDP nominated Mrs Edu, a Commissioner for Health.

The two candidates battled it out at the poll and Edu emerged victoriously.

Buhari took National Chairman, governors shared other posts

It would be recalled that the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Elrufai had disclosed that the governors prevailed on President Muhammadu Buhari to nominate a candidate for the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.

Following several meetings and appeals by the president, six of the candidates stepped down for Adamu.

However, a source in one of the camps of the national chairmen, said it was not just the appeal, that even traditional rulers were deployed to prevail on the aspirants.

While the President was able to get Adamu, the governors failed to deliver their candidates, particularly, the southern governors like Ben Ayade, Babajide Sanwoolu of Cross River and Lagos States respectively.

It was evident that the governors did not hold a meeting with some of the aspirants outside the ‘unity’ list.

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Our Victory is Not Against Each Other, Our Victory Lies in November Against Our Challengers-Ajipe 

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Hon. Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, the Convener Ibi Giga Ambassadors, has congratulate Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his emergence as the official Ondo APC Flag bearer.

According to Ajipe,”I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Governor Hon Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa on being declared the official APC candidate in Ondo State. Your victory in the primary election is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and the trust placed in you by the party members.

To all the aspirants who contested in the primary election, I commend you for your participation and commitment to the democratic process. Each of you played a crucial role in shaping the future of our party in Ondo State, and your efforts are truly appreciated.

It’s true that in a democratic process like this, there can only be one official candidate, but it’s important to remember that every aspirant played a role in the democratic process and should be commended for their participation.

Unity is vital after this event and it’s crucial for all parties involved to come together and support the chosen candidate to ensure a cohesive and strong front for the upcoming election. Shunning acrimony and working together for the greater good of the party and the people is essential for success in the future.

As we move forward towards the main election in November, I urge all of you to stand united and focus on the bigger picture. Our victory is not against each other; it lies in November when we face our challengers. Let’s set aside any differences, come together as a strong and cohesive front, and work tirelessly towards securing success in the upcoming election.

Unity, cooperation, and dedication will be key in overcoming the challenges ahead. Let’s rally behind our official candidate, Governor Hon Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, and showcase the strength of the APC in Ondo State.

Together, we can achieve great things and emerge victorious in November. I wish you all the best in the journey ahead.

 

Warm regards,

Chief(Dr) Alexander Oluremi Ajipe.

Convener IBI giga ambassadors.”

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GANDUJE APPLAUDS GOV ODODO OVER CONDUCT OF ONDO APC GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY 

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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has been commended by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for his impressive performance in the just concluded Ondo State Governorship primary election where he served as chairman of the committee.

In a statement released made available to media organisations, Governor Ododo received the commendation while presenting the report of the Ondo state APC primary election committee to the party’s national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.

Receiving the committee’s report from Governor Ododo, Dr. Ganduje congratulated the Governor for a job well done and noted that the party is proud of the performance of the Kogi State Governor for the conduct of the Ondo State Governorship primary election which he noted was the first national assignment of the Governor.

The APC national chairman praised the extraordinary leadership skill and impeccable manner the Kogi State Governor managed the Ondo State APC Governorship primary election, adding that the Collation of results from the 203 wards and the 18 Local Government areas of the state that was viewed live on national television was a rare display of transparency and integrity of the entire election process.

Earlier in his presentation, Governor Ododo thanked the APC National Working Committee for finding him and his committee members worthy of the all important national assignment.

The Governor stated that the committee’s report took cognizance of everything that transpired during the primary election and it contains recommendations that will enable the party to deal with the aftermath of the Ondo State Primary election and ensure that the APC goes into the November governorship election as a united party ready to retain power in Ondo State.

Governor Ododo was accompanied to the presentation of the report by the Secretary to the Committee, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Kogi State APC Chairman, Honourable Abdullahi Bello, House of Representative Member Representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Honourable Abdulrahim Egidi and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Deedat Ozigi Salami, and some of his senior aides.

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2024: WE HAVE ELECTED A CREDIBLE CANDIDATE, WE’LL WIN IN NOV, SAYS APC CHAIR, ADETIMEHIN

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– As Gov Aiyedatiwa pays ‘Thank You’ visit to party secretariat, gets rousing cheers from residents

 

 

Following his victory in last weekend’s primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday paid a ‘Thank You’ visit to the State Secretariat of the party in Akure.

Accompanied by some party leaders and a crowd of jubilant supporters, the Governor received cheers from residents as his motorcade made way to the party office.

The Governor was received by members of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party led by the State Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, who said the visit was a sign of unity within the party.

Engr. Adetimehin said the Governor has shown leadership and has done the needful by coming to meet the SWC of the party after his victory in the primary election.

He said: “Primary election in APC is a family affair. We have elected our governorship candidate. Now that the primary is over, we must remain the same progressive family and we must all come together for the election in November.

“The last time the Governor was here, he came as an aspirant but today, he has come as the candidate of our party. Now that our candidate has emerged, all other aspirants and party leaders must join hands to support him for the success of the party in the November election.

“We have what it takes to win and we have a good candidate. Most of the leaders of the opposition parties are already planning to join our party. We must win in a landslide in November as a ruling party with credible candidate.”

While addressing the gathering, Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked the leadership of the party for providing enabling environment for the conduct of a free and fair primary election that produced him as candidate.

The Governor said: “Primary has come and gone; all aspirants are winners. It was a family affair of a contest and we are all members of the same family. We now need to put our house in order for the battle ahead.”

The Governor also thanked all members of the various committees from the National Secretariat that conducted the election, as well as members of the party for their participation in the primary.

Governor Aiyedatiwa later unveiled his campaign headquarters located along Oba Adesida road in Akure.

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