APC Primaries for Local Government Elections: Consensus and Indirect Methods in Place
Ahead Schedule: APC Primaries Settled for Today, as Party Consolidates Preparations
advisory assistance here to break down the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries happening on May 10, 2025, for the July 12, 2025, local government elections in Lagos State, Nigeria.
The main event, occurring at the State Secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja, will serve as the stage for the council elections' chairmanship and councillorship contenders to face off. With over 400 aspirants competing for these spots, it's set to be a high-stakes battle [1].
To ensure a smooth process, the APC is relying on consensus and indirect primaries. These strategies have been put in place to minimize discord and promote party unity [2].
How It Works
Preparation
First up, the party's electoral committee cleared the path for 432 chairmanship aspirants out of the 470 that applied for the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAS) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAS) [3]. Regrettably, 38 aspirants were disqualified or withdrew their names from the race.
Consensus and Indirect Primaries
The party leadership has chosen the consensus method for selecting council chairpersons. This method is meant to facilitate election proceedings without causing a fuss [2]. Voting by designated delegates will also take place in certain areas as part of the indirect primaries [1].
The Big Day
Aspirants will convene at the party Secretariat in Ogba for the primaries. Each contender is entitled to bring one agent with them [3]. Chairmanship candidates are expected to be announced following the event.
As tensions may run high during such a significant election, the party and relevant authorities have placed a heavy emphasis on security measures to prevent any disruptions [4].
Senior party figures, such as the Chairman of the Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Tajudeen Olusi, along with the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, and Senator Oluranti Adebule, have all pleaded for unity within the party, hoping to maintain peace throughout the process [4].
Stay tuned, as we'll be bringing you the latest updates on the outcome of the primaries and the reaction from both the party and the public.
Enrichment Data:
- Nigeria's Vanguard roots for a smooth election process, hoping to see harmony within the APC [4]
- The APC adopts consensus for chairmanship positions, employing indirect primaries for the rest, aiming to ensure unity and avoid conflicts [2]
- A total of 432 chairmanship aspirants were cleared by the APC electoral committee [3]
- The Lagos State Police Command and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) are ensuring a secure environment for the primaries [4]
- Controversies surrounding flawed election processes and allegations of imposition have surfaced in some areas [1]
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the local government elections in Lagos State, Nigeria, are set to take place on May 10, 2025, with the main event happening at the State Secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja.
- The party is relying on consensus and indirect primaries to ensure a smooth process, minimize discord, and promote unity among the contenders.
- Over 400 aspirants are competing for the council chairmanship and councillorship positions, making this a high-stakes battle.
- The APC's electoral committee has cleared the path for 432 chairmanship aspirants out of the 470 that applied, leaving 38 disqualified or withdrawn.
- Aspiring chairpersons will convene at the party Secretariat in Ogba for the primaries, with each contender entitled to bring one agent with them.
- In light of potential tensions, the party and relevant authorities have emphasized security measures to prevent any disruptions.
- Senior party figures, such as the Chairman of the Governor's Advisory Council (GAC) and other prominent members, have urged for unity within the party to maintain peace throughout the election process.
