Primaries: Lagos APC sues for calm over alleged imposition

.Urges aggrieved members to approach appeals c’ttee for redress
.Says chairman not attacked

By Olasunkanmi Akoni

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC Lagos chapter, has urged aggrieved aspirants over alleged imposition and false results at the just concluded primary elections, held in the state ahead of the 2027 general polls to remain calm and embrace peaceful resolution through the Appeals Committee set up for the purpose.

The plea comes following violent protests staged by some aspirants and aggrieved members who stormed the party Secretariat at Acme, Ogba, Lagos, on Tuesday.

State Chairman of APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi made the plea through his Senior Special Assistant, SSA, Media and Publicity, Omobola Akingbehin, while reacting to the development.

According to a statement by Akingbehin,
“The All Progressives Congress is battling fresh controversy ahead of the 2027 general elections as aggrieved aspirants across several states accused the party of imposing candidates, manipulating primary election results and violating internal democratic procedures during its National Assembly and state assembly primaries.

“Our attention has been drawn to a video currently circulating on social media regarding the protest at the APC Secretariat.

“We wish to state categorically that the Party Chairman was neither molested nor harassed at any point during the incident. Furthermore, the Chairman was not present at the APC Secretariat at the time the event occurred.

“While the party recognizes and respects the constitutional right of individuals to express their grievances through lawful means, all members and supporters are reminded that any form of protest must be conducted in accordance with the law and with due regard for public order, party discipline, and the collective interest of our great party.

“It is also important to note that the primary election process has been concluded. The party’s internal mechanisms for addressing grievances and resolving issues arising from the exercise are already in place.

“We therefore, encourage all aggrieved persons to utilize these established channels in the interest of unity, fairness, and the continued progress of the party.

“We further urge all party members and stakeholders to remain calm, exercise restraint, and refrain from actions or statements capable of causing unnecessary tension or misrepresenting the facts surrounding the incident.

“We urge members of the public, party faithful, and the media to disregard any misleading narratives and rely solely on information disseminated through official party channels.”

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