APC Begins Screening of 16 Gubernatorial Aspirants in Ondo State

The All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in Nigeria, has commenced the screening of 16 aspirants vying for its ticket in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State.

The screening process is taking place at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where the Screening Committee and the Screening Appeals Committee were inaugurated earlier in the day.

Among the 16 aspirants are notable figures such as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Olusola Oke, Prof. Francis Faduyile, Dr. Funmi Waheed-Adekojo, and APC National Vice Chairman (South West), Isaac Kekemeke.

The other aspirants include Akinfolarin Samuel, Olusoji Ehinlanwo, Okunjimi Odimayo, Adewale Akinterinwa, Olugbenga Edema, Gen. Ohunyeye Olamide, Morayo Lebi, Garvey Oladiran Iyanjan, and Ifeoluwa Oyedele.

The APC has scheduled its primary election for April 20, 2024, where the party’s candidate for the November 16 gubernatorial election will be chosen.

This development comes as the party seeks to consolidate its position in Ondo State and maintain its grip on power.

The screening process is a crucial step in ensuring that the party fields a strong candidate who can lead the state and deliver on the party’s promises to the people of Ondo.

The APC’s decision to commence the screening process underscores its commitment to a transparent and fair selection process, as it aims to select a candidate who will represent the party’s values and vision for the state.

The successful candidate will be expected to build on the achievements of the current administration and address the challenges facing the state, particularly in areas such as infrastructure development, economic growth, and social welfare.

As the screening process continues, all eyes will be on the APC to see which of the 16 aspirants will emerge as the party’s flagbearer for the November 16 gubernatorial election.

The outcome of the primary election will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the political landscape of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole.