LG Poll: Over 1,000 Aspirants For Lagos APC Primary *LASIEC confirms 18 political parties are participating in 2021 local government election
By Trek Africa Newspaper
As the Lagos State local government elections edge closer, the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded over 1,000 aspirants for the party primaries.
The party primaries have been slated for May 29 while the chairmanship and councillorship elections will hold in July as scheduled by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), led by Justice Ayo Philips.
According to Nation’s report, it has been confirmed that there will be no extension in the sale of forms as the sale of forms ends tomorrow.
This was according to the party secretary, Lanre Ogunyemi.
However, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), has disclosed that 18 political parties are participating in this year’s local government election.
Aspirants have embarked on intense lobbying, mobilization, and sensitization at the local level. They are also seeking the endorsement of party leaders, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders
The guidelines released by the chapter have induced greater youth participation.
Also, the assurance of transparent primary has rekindled confidence in the process by contenders
Ogunyemi said the shadow election will be free and fair across the 57 councils and 377 wards.
He explained that the selection of candidates may follow the three modes spelled out in the APC constitution, namely consensus, direct and indirect system, based on the circumstances and peculiarities of the councils.
The secretary said women aspirants would also be encouraged in the spirit of gender affirmation.
Ogunyemi, who is also the secretary of the Obafemi Hamzat-led Primary Committee, said the primary will throw up the best candidates for the elections
He maintained that the integrity of the process will not be compromised, assuring that there will be no imposition of flag bearers.
He commended the party faithful for their enthusiasm and demonstration of eagerness ahead of the grassroots poll.
However, Ogunyemi was silent on the mode of the campaign in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic, saying that the details will be worked out.
Ogunyemi has described the massive response and show of interest in the purchase of nomination forms by aspirants as a good omen.
He said the quest for nomination forms reflected continued public interest in the party, adding that it attested to the party’s grassroots appeal.
Ogunyemi said: “Over the years, our party has remained the party to beat owing to our people-centered policies.“
“As you know, the local government is the closest tier of government to the people and our party is determined to produce credible hands who can further deliver on democracy dividends in these most challenging times”.
He added: “We have also deliberately encouraged more youth, women, and people living with disabilities to come on board by giving special consideration to them in our guidelines. ”
Source: The Nation
