Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eti-Osa Constituency I, Lagos State, have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the party's ticket dispute. They urged Tinubu to ensure the restoration of Noheem Adams as the party's candidate, citing a primary election result that declared Adams the winner. According to the stakeholders, Adams won the May 20 primary with 7,638 votes, while Saheed Bankole garnered 1,225 votes.
The stakeholders, comprising ward leaders, grassroots mobilisers, youths, women, and other party members, expressed concerns that the party's published candidate list named Bankole as its flag bearer, contrary to the primary result. They argued that the primary result reflected the choice of party members and urged the leadership to respect it while resolving the dispute through dialogue. The stakeholders believe that restoring Adams' ticket would strengthen confidence in the party's internal democratic process.
The stakeholders emphasized that "politics is local" and stressed that the views of grassroots members should guide the resolution of the dispute. They appealed to Tinubu to "hear the voice of the grassroots, respect the choice of the locals, reconcile our political family and help resolve the dispute amicably." The stakeholders seek justice, peace, restoration, and reconciliation in the party.
The dispute has sparked concerns about potential divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The stakeholders believe that Tinubu's intervention would help to avert such divisions and promote unity within the party. They also expressed hope that the party's leadership would prioritize the interests of its members.
The APC stakeholders in Eti-Osa Constituency I are not alone in their concerns about the party's internal democratic process. The incident has sparked debates about the importance of respecting the outcomes of primary elections. Many have argued that the party's leadership should prioritize the interests of its members.
President Tinubu has not publicly commented on the dispute, but his intervention is being sought by the stakeholders. The incident has highlighted the challenges faced by political parties in Nigeria in ensuring internal democracy. The APC is one of the major political parties in Nigeria.
The outcome of the dispute will be closely watched by political observers and party members. The stakeholders in Eti-Osa Constituency I are hopeful that Tinubu's intervention will help to resolve the dispute in a fair and amicable manner.
Key points
- APC stakeholders in Eti-Osa, Lagos, seek Tinubu's intervention in the party's ticket dispute.
- Noheem Adams won the May 20 primary with 7,638 votes, but was not listed as the party's candidate.
- The stakeholders believe that Tinubu's intervention will help to avert divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
