APC clears 16 aspirants for Ondo governorship primary election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared the 16 aspirants seeking the party’s ticket to contest the November 20 Ondo State Governorship election.
The seven-man screening committee, led by Joshua Lidani, gave all the aspirants the nod to contest the April 20 primary election.
Among those cleared was Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
A report submitted to the party’s Directorate of Organisation in Abuja on Saturday said the committee considered eligibility, suitability, character, and support base, among other areas.
Also cleared are Isaac Kekemeke, former APC national vice-chairman (South-West), Olusoji Ehinlanwo, a former member of the House of Assembly, Olugbenga Edema, and Jimoh Ibrahim.
Others are Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo, Akinfolarin Samuel, former Commissioner for Finance, Adewale Akinterinwa, Olusola Oke, Ohunyeye Felix and Morayo Lebi.
Garvey Iyanjan, Francis Faduyile, Judith Omogoroye, Ifeoluwa Oyedele, and Okunjimi John were also cleared.
“All aspirants demonstrated a willingness to support the aspirant that emerged as the party’s candidate for the November 2024 governorship election,” the report indicated.
It urged the party’s leadership to ensure that the election is free, fair, credible and acceptable to all.
(NAN)
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