The party said this in a
statement signed by Yekini Nabena, its acting national publicity secretary, on
Tuesday.
The APC had initially adopted
indirect primary for all positions apart from the presidential election but
later changed to direct primary, saying it would ensure fairness and create a
level playing ground for contestants.
The decision of the party brought
about division among members with some states kicking against it.
Some state chapters of the party
opted to use direct primary, while others agreed on indirect primary and
consensus.
The states that agreed on
consensus candidature are Kebbi, Enugu, Ogun and Ekiti states.
But the APC has issued a
clarification on the matter, saying: “The attention of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) has been drawn to announcements of consensus candidates for
elective positions in some states.
“It is therefore pertinent to
make some clarifications to enlighten Party faithful on the procedure for
nominating candidates.
“While consensus is provided for
by the Party’s Constitution, the option is conditional.
“Consensus does not foreclose
Direct or Indirect Primaries for all elective positions as contained in the
resolution of the 6th meeting of the Party’s National Executive Committee
(NEC).
“Again, consensus will apply when
no other aspirant signify interest (i.e. through purchase of nomination forms)
for the position in question.”
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