Ogun APC Primaries peaceful, reflect internal democracy – Abiodun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries held peacefully across the 26 state constituencies in Ogun State on Wednesday, as party faithful trooped out in large numbers to designated voting centres from as early as 9 a.m.
Reports monitored across the state indicated that the exercise was orderly, transparent and devoid of violence, with party members participating actively in the direct primaries.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after participating in the House of Assembly primary election at Ward 3, Iperu, in Ikenne Local Government Area, Governor Dapo Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining peace and political harmony in the state.
The governor described the primary election as peaceful, transparent and a true reflection of internal democracy within the party, stressing the need for peace and harmony at a time political activities have intensified across the country.
Governor Abiodun expressed satisfaction with the conduct of party members, delegates and electoral officials, noting that the peaceful atmosphere further demonstrated the maturity, unity and discipline of the APC in the state.
He urged Mr. Seyi Olumuyiwa, who emerged victorious in the ward, to be magnanimous in victory and provide quality representation for the people and the party in the overall interest of the constituency and the APC if eventually elected.
The governor also appreciated other aspirants for embracing the consensus arrangement introduced by the party and for displaying sportsmanship throughout the process.
According to him, the APC remains one united family committed to strengthening democracy and ensuring quality representation for the people.
