The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara State Governorship Primary Election Committee, Musiliu Obanikoro, has assured party members and stakeholders of a free, fair, and transparent primary election scheduled for today.
In a statement issued this morning, Obanikoro confirmed that election materials would be distributed before Juma'at prayers, with voting set to commence simultaneously across all 16 local government areas of the state thereafter. He emphasized that the committee is fully prepared to conduct the exercise in strict compliance with directives from the APC National Headquarters and established party guidelines.
According to Obanikoro, the committee held a strategic meeting with all governorship aspirants at the APC State Secretariat in Ilorin, where they were thoroughly briefed on the electoral process. The engagement also provided an opportunity to address concerns raised by the aspirants, ensuring an inclusive and transparent process.
Obanikoro noted that while efforts were made to encourage consensus among the aspirants, the committee remains fully prepared to conduct a credible election if consensus is not reached. He stressed that the committee is the only body duly authorized by the party and relevant laws to conduct, conclude, and report on the primary election.
The chairman further disclosed that designated Local Government Election Officers appointed across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State would converge to receive election materials and commence the voting process accordingly. He reiterated the committee's commitment to fairness, transparency, and the overall success of the party, urging all stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully and in the spirit of unity.
