APC primaries: Edo aspirant seeks direct primaries

As aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC for the Estako Federal Constituency seat, Comrade Julius Abuda, has expressed confidence of clinching the party’s ticket if direct primaries are used.

Comrade Abuda vowed to quit politics if his opponents get up to 30% of the votes.

Abuda said National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has assured them that no aspirant would be given automatic ticket or imposed on the people.

Abuda who dismissed rumors that some aspirants have been given automatic ticket said Oshiomhole laid the issue to rest at a meeting with stakeholders in Edo North Senatorial district.

He said he was not intimidated by the power of incumbency being touted by his opponent.

Abudah urged the Edo APC to ensure that people with politicial clout get the ticket for the party to win the general elections.

His words, “We have people who have served two terms at the national assembly. What really matters most in giving ticket is to know your political weight. It is not all politicians that have that political clout to be given ticket.

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“Some of these politicians have lost touch with their constituencies. What I understand was that they wanted to lobby for return tickets. Last Tuesday, we held a meeting with Comrade Oshiomhole at his Iyamho home.

“I was in attendance and in his speech he said because of the crisis at the national assembly he will only discuss about Senator Alimikhena but for the house representatives and state house of assemblies, the people will decide who to fly the party’s flag and he was very clear on that.

“He told us it is better we choose our candidates through direct primaries. Oshiomhole is a man of his words. I have been his fan over the years.”

 

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