ONDO GOVERNMENT URGES PEACEFUL APC PRIMARIES, CALLS FOR UNITY AMONG PARTY MEMBERS

ONDO GOVERNMENT URGES PEACEFUL APC PRIMARIES, CALLS FOR UNITY AMONG PARTY MEMBERS



The Ondo State Government has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during the party primaries scheduled for May 15, 18 and 20, 2026.


The primaries are expected to determine the party’s candidates for the House of Representatives, Ondo State House of Assembly and Senate seats ahead of future elections.


In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the government described the exercise as an important democratic process and urged aspirants, party leaders and supporters to ensure that the primaries are peaceful, transparent and free from violence or rancour before, during and after the exercise.


The government stated that Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa remains committed to maintaining peace and order throughout the conduct of the primaries in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.


According to the statement, Ondo State must continue to serve as a model of political maturity and democratic excellence through the responsible conduct of party members and stakeholders.


The statement further explained that the state government supports the directive of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC that direct primaries should be adopted in areas where consensus candidates have not emerged.


It added that the Ondo State chapter of the APC remains committed to following the guidelines and internal democratic principles established by the party’s national leadership.


The government also described the forthcoming primaries as a significant step in strengthening the party ahead of future electoral contests, particularly the 2027 re-election campaign of President Tinubu.


According to the statement, unity, discipline and peaceful coexistence among party members are essential to sustaining the strength and stability of the APC as a political family working toward shared goals.


The government therefore appealed to all stakeholders to place the interest of the party and the state above personal ambition while calling on security agencies, electoral officials and party faithful to cooperate fully to ensure a credible and successful exercise across Ondo State.


The statement was signed by the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku.

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