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Published on 2024-02-18 14:42:32
The recent Edo State governorship primary election within the APC has been surrounded by turmoil and confusion. Following the announcement made by Governor Hope Uzodimma, the APC Stakeholders Forum is advocating for the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to ignore the announcement and throw his weight behind Hon. Anamero Dekeri as the rightful candidate of the party.
The stakeholders have expressed their support for Dekeri, emphasizing his statewide popularity, competence, and capacity to secure victory in the Edo State gubernatorial election. They believe that Dekeri possesses the necessary qualities to lead the party to success in the upcoming election. It has been noted that Gov. Uzodimma and another official, Ojo Babatunde, have announced different candidates as the winner of the primary election, leading to confusion and controversy within the party.
In response to this, the APC Stakeholders Forum, led by Hon. Emmanuel Godwin, has rejected the announcement by Gov. Uzodimma and expressed their solidarity with Dekeri. They have condemned the attempt to subvert the will of the Edo people and called on the national chairman of APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to reject Uzodimma’s controversial endorsement of Mr. Denis Idahosa, who did not win the primaries.
The Forum dismissed Idahosa’s purported announcement as invalid and emphasized Gov. Uzodimma’s authority to declare the winner of the Edo state primaries. They stand firmly with Hon Dekeri and have assured the people of Edo state that “succour is on the way.” The stakeholders also highlighted the need to uphold the democratic process and ensure that the will of the people is respected.
Furthermore, they argued that Idahosa does not possess the qualities needed to secure victory for the APC in the upcoming Edo state gubernatorial election in September 2024. The confusion and controversy surrounding the primary election have raised concerns about the party’s unity and the integrity of the electoral process.
The APC Stakeholders Forum’s call for support for Hon. Anamero Dekeri represents a significant challenge to the leadership of the party and the legitimacy of the primary election. The forum’s rejection of Gov. Uzodimma’s endorsement and its insistence on honoring the will of the people reflect the deep divisions and political tensions within the APC.
The ongoing dispute over the primary election results has left the party in a state of uncertainty and has raised questions about the party’s ability to present a united front in the upcoming gubernatorial election. The outcome of this internal conflict will have significant implications for the APC’s prospects in Edo state and will test the party’s ability to overcome internal divisions and present a credible and united front to the electorate.
In conclusion, the APC Stakeholders Forum’s call for support for Hon. Anamero Dekeri and their rejection of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s endorsement of Mr. Denis Idahosa have further deepened the turmoil and confusion surrounding the Edo State governorship primary election. The dispute highlights the challenges facing the APC and raises questions about the party’s ability to maintain unity and legitimacy in the lead-up to the gubernatorial election.
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