APC begins sale of nomination forms for NASS by-elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday in Abuja began the sales of nomination and expression of interest forms to aspirants in the forthcoming National Assembly by-elections.
The election slated for August 16 in 12 states is to fill legislative vacant seats due to the deaths or resignations of lawmakers who left office for executive positions.
Oscar Aghedo, an aspirant for the Edo House of Representatives for Ovia South-West/North-East Federal Constituency, assured adequate representation, especially in infrastructural development, if elected.
He gave the assurance while speaking with journalists at the APC’s national secretariat after picking up his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest in the bye-election.
“The immediate past lawmaker, who is now the Edo deputy governor, had done remarkably well in infrastructure development.
“I will not just build on that but will give priority to human capacity development,” he said.
Mr Aghedo appealed to the APC National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure credible and transparent primaries on July 19.
The aspirant described the Edo governor as a father, saying the people of the state were proud of his leadership style and achievements across the state.
“By the grace of God, I have the blessings of God, the governor’s support, and the mandate of my people,” he said.
He added that if elected, youth and women empowerment and support for the less privileged would be his priorities.
Also at the APC national secretariat was Yakubu Waziri, an aspirant for the Chikun/Kajuru constituency for the Kaduna State House of Representatives.
He noted that for a long time, the area had constantly been in the news for negative reasons, saying the situation had improved because of President Bola Tinubu and the Kaduna State governor’s intervention.
He promised to give priority to security and youth empowerment if elected.
The aspirant said that he had no fears going into the election, saying that he has God on his side and the support of the people and the governor.
(NAN)
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