The All Progressives Congress (APC) electoral committee overseeing the House of Representatives primary elections in Adamawa State, has pledged to conduct a peaceful, transparent, and credible exercise ahead of the party primaries scheduled across the state.
Chairman of the committee, Prof. Ahmad Yushau, gave the assurance on Saturday, while addressing journalists at the APC state secretariat in Yola.
Key Highlights:
- All cleared aspirants are expected to receive equal treatment and a level playing field.
- The committee warned against intimidation, discrimination, or manipulation during the primaries.
- Delegates were encouraged to vote freely according to their conscience.
- Aspirants and supporters were urged to maintain peace before, during, and after the elections.
- Security agencies and party stakeholders were commended for supporting a peaceful process.
He said the committee is fully prepared to carry out the exercise in line with the constitution, the Electoral Act, and the APC constitution and electoral guidelines.
Prof. Yushau explained that all aspirants who successfully passed the party’s screening process would enjoy equal opportunities and a level playing field during the primaries.
He warned that the committee would not tolerate intimidation, discrimination, or any form of unfair treatment against aspirants, stressing that internal democracy remains vital to strengthening political parties and sustaining democratic governance in Nigeria.
According to him, the credibility of the primary election process would play a major role in determining the APC’s success in future elections, adding that the committee is committed to ensuring that delegates and party members freely choose their preferred candidates without interference.
The committee chairman also urged delegates and party faithful to vote according to their conscience and in the best interest of democracy and the development of Adamawa state.
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He appealed to aspirants and their supporters to maintain peace and avoid acts capable of disrupting the exercise before, during, and after the primaries.
Prof. Yushau further commended security agencies, party officials, and other stakeholders for their cooperation and support toward ensuring a peaceful process across the state.
Also speaking at the briefing, the APC state Secretary, Mustafa Ribadu, announced that results of the House of Representatives primary elections would be declared at the official collation centre, located within the Government House in Yola.
