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Ondo guber: No free ticket for you – APC tells Aiyedatiwa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has communicated to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State that there will be no automatic ticket granted to him for the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for November 16, 2024. The APC, through its national spokesman, Felix Morka, emphasized that the party operates democratically, and any aspirant, including Aiyedatiwa, must earn their nomination.
During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Thursday, Morka clarified that the party does not offer preferential treatment and candidates must justify their suitability through a competitive process. Responding to inquiries about whether Aiyedatiwa would be given the right of first refusal in the party’s primary, Morka affirmed the democratic principles of the APC, stating that decisions are subject to the democratic choices of party members participating in the primary.
Morka asserted, “We don’t give free gifts in APC; we contest and we compete and we win whatever it is we can get in terms of representation.” Additionally, he mentioned that discussions on zoning the governorship ticket in Ondo had not taken place yet, and the party would communicate its stance to the people if and when such discussions occurred.
Aiyedatiwa, the former deputy governor of Ondo, assumed the role of substantive governor in the South-West state on December 27, 2023, following the demise of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already scheduled the Ondo State Governorship Poll for November 16, 2024, pending any last-minute changes.
Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga, has officially stepped down from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogbaga, who represented the Abakiliki/lsu federal constituency of Ebonyi State from 1999 to 2023, made this announcement through a resignation letter dated April 24, 2024. The letter was addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Anmegu Enyigba ward and was also sent to the local government area (LGA) and state chairmen of the party.
In his resignation letter, Ogbaga stated, “I am writing to officially inform you of my resignation from the PDP. After careful evaluation and consideration of the current political climate within the party, I have decided to take a step back. Since 1998, I have remained a steadfast member of the PDP, contributing significantly to its growth with unwavering dedication and support.”
He emphasized that his decision to resign was personal and expressed gratitude for the leadership and support he received within the party. Ogbaga concluded his letter by wishing the PDP well in its future endeavors.
The Forum of All Progressives Congress State Chairmen has expressed full support for the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, by passing a vote of confidence in him.
A delegation comprising 37 state party chairmen asserted that there was an attempted coup to oust Ganduje from his position as APC National Chairman, but it was unsuccessful.
This declaration was made during a solidarity visit to the party’s secretariat in Abuja, where they reaffirmed their loyalty to Ganduje.
The acting chairman of the forum and Lagos APC chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, stated that they stand firmly behind Ganduje and are prepared to defend him against any external threats.
“We want to assure you that you remain the leader of our party. The individuals who announced your removal were not recognized members of the party to begin with. We will not allow you to face the same embarrassment as former chairmen of the party.”
“What they attempted was akin to a coup, but their efforts have been thwarted. Our presence here signifies our unwavering support for you at all times,” he emphasized.
Following the inability of the Southeast governors to conduct Local Government elections in their respective States, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened a legal action against them if the situation remains the same in the next 60 days.
National Vice Chairman of the party, Southeast zone,Chilos Godsent disclosed this in a communiqué he released to newsmen after the 2024 annual zonal retreat of the party held at Awka, Anambra State.
ADC also requested the governors to “reconstitute fund and mandate the respective State Independent Electoral Commission to publish the timetable for Local Government Council Election in their respective states.
Godsent argued that the non existence of Democratic Local Government system violates Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. (Daily Sun)
CREDIT: News Express
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