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Local Government Primaries within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state: Four prospective chairmanship contenders surface

Contenders for the chairmanship positions in four local council regions have arisen during the current APC local government elections in Lagos state.

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Local council area chairmanship contenders surface in the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Local council area chairmanship contenders surface in the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) local government elections happening in Lagos

Strife Contenders for APC Local Council Leaders Emerge in Lagos' Primaries

Local Government Primaries within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state: Four prospective chairmanship contenders surface

The race for the upcoming local council leaders in four areas of Lagos State, governed by the All Progressives Congress (APC), has heated up with several candidates surfacing during their local government primaries.

The consensus picks include Isa Jubril for Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Motunrayo Gbadebo for Ijede LCDA, Rasaq Kasali for Lekki LCDA, and Azeez Kareem for Otto Awori LCDA. Each candidate's candidacy was endorsed by delegates during the primaries, which were still ongoing at the Ikeja party secretariat for other council areas at the time of writing.

Admonishing the delegates before the voting commenced, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, urged everyone to maintain peace and good order. Emphasizing the importance of this exercise, he stated, "Our president, the leader and father of our country, is closely watching us in Abuja. This is his state, and he values every citizen at the grassroots greatly." He also cautioned against potential disruptions, warning that tactical maneuvers by the opposing party could destabilize the situation.

To present a unified front against these external threats, the Chairman of the Lagos APC Electoral Committee, Babatunde Ogala, outlined the voting procedures. Delegates from local governments with consensus candidates would first affirm their chosen representatives. This would be followed by voting for those areas with multiple aspirants. A seamless accreditation process was reported, and several local governments had already selected their candidates internally.

Areas that did not hold primaries were excepted due to ongoing litigations. Moreover, it's worth mentioning that, unfortunately, primaries were not held in Yaba LCDA and Mainland LCDA due to these legal issues. Each of the 27 delegates from the other councils voted to elect their candidate for the local chairmanship positions.

As the July 12 Local Government elections approach, the APC candidates will face challenges and opportunities in their bids for power. Their success throughout this set their course for the looming elections. Keep an eye out for more updates as we continue to monitor the progress of the APC in Lagos State!

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  1. The opposition Party, PDP, has expressed concern over reported voter fraud during the APC primaries in Lagos.
  2. In a swift response, the APC Spokesperson, Morka, dismissed these allegations, stating the party is not overly concerned about coalitions.
  3. Meanwhile, three senators from the Kebbi State PDP are rumored to be considering a switch to the APC.
  4. In a surprising move, a lawmaker has left the PDP to join the APC, citing policy and legislative differences.
  5. The rumored defection of Saraki to the APC has sparked heated discussions on social media.
  6. The Kano APC is experiencing tension due to allegations of planned deflection by Kwankwaso.
  7. As Nigerians await the July 12 Local Government elections, migration trends from other parties to the APC continue to surface.
  8. Additionally, the war-and-conflicts section of Naija News reports escalating violence and conflicts in several regions, causing concern for national security.
  9. The crime-and-justice sector has been busy with coverage of car-accidents, fires, and general news on the justice system.
  10. In the world of sports, the African Champions League and European Leagues have been captivating audiences with intense competition, while sports betting has also seen a surge in interest among football fans.
  11. Lastly, the premier league has been livening up with exciting football matches, as teams fight to secure the top positions.

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