APC to Announce Candidate List Shortly
Officials from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have indicated that the long-awaited candidate list will be released in the near future. This announcement comes after an extended period of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the party’s nominees for the upcoming elections.
PDP Details NEC Approval Process for Primary Results
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clarified that its National Executive Committee (NEC) is responsible for approving the outcomes of its primary elections. The party waits for this approval to finalize and publicly disclose its candidates. Recent developments within the PDP, particularly from its faction backed by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, suggest that the leadership is prioritizing careful deliberation before making names public.
ADC Confirms Compliance with INEC Deadlines
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) confirmed that it is still operating within the electoral guidelines set forth by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This reassurance highlights the party’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with legal timelines for submitting candidate nominations.
NDC Emphasizes Lack of Legal Obligation for Public Disclosure
In a contrary stance, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) stated that there is no legal requirement mandating political parties to disclose their candidate lists publicly. The party defended its decision to keep successful candidates under wraps, emphasizing that candidates were individually informed about their primary results and have the right to seek legal recourse if dissatisfied.
Labor Party Approaches Submission Deadline Confidently
The Labor Party (LP), meanwhile, is ready to begin uploading its approved list of 1,211 candidates for various electoral positions to the INEC nomination portal soon. Party officials expressed confidence in meeting all necessary deadlines and adhering to electoral processes smoothly.
Anxiety Grows Among APC Members
Within the APC, growing anxiety has been noted among party members who participated in the primaries. Senate President Godswill Akpabio acknowledged these rising tensions during the inauguration of the APC National Campaign Council for the Ekiti governorship election. He urged party leadership to manage the final list of candidates with care to prevent dissatisfaction and discontent among members.
Insider Insights on Delayed Candidate Lists
Amid the uncertainty, sources within the APC revealed that the appeals committee is still deliberating, casting doubt on the exact timing of the candidate list release. This cautious approach appears aimed at managing internal party tensions over alleged impositions and ensuring the stability of the party ahead of the elections.
