A group of candidates from the just-ended All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections have criticized what they called a "slanderous and diverting effort" to associate the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, with the recent non-violent demonstrations held during the party's nomination process.
A forceful declaration, authored by notable members of the party and made public through the media on Wednesday, June 10, stated that the protest represented an unorganized display of frustration from candidates and their backers throughout Lagos State.
The declaration was endorsed by, among others, Hon. Seye Oladejo (Mushin), Hon. Kolawole Taiwo (Ajeromi-Ifelodun), Hon. Noheem Adams (Eti-Osa), Hon. Stephen Ogundipe (Oshodi), Hon. Apata Samuel (Somolu), Hon. David Doherty (Amuwo-Odofin), Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi (Agege), and Hon. Ganiyu Ayuba (Alimosho).
Candidates emphasized that the demonstration stemmed from real concerns and was not supported by any external funding.
The statement asserted that implying thousands of dedicated APC members and advocates needed backing to express their grievances is offensive to their intellect and overlooks their valid issues.
As per the group, the demonstrators highlighted claims of interference, misrepresentation of outcomes, fraud, and neglect of party rules throughout the primary elections. They contended that these worries are not singular or baseless, but rather express the dissatisfaction of committed party members who dedicated their time, money, and political influence to the electoral system.
The signatories blamed unknown people for trying to blame Speaker Obasa in an effort to minimize the concerns and shift focus away from the importance of justice, healing, and solidarity inside the APC.
"Instead of tackling the core problems behind the demonstration, certain people have opted for an easy way out through blame-shifting. These ineffective efforts are evidently aimed at diverting public focus from the importance of justice and group solidarity," they stated.
As they look toward the upcoming general election, candidates called on party officials to address unresolved matters from the primary process. They highlighted that the APC's power comes from its capacity to welcome varied viewpoints, fix internal problems, and become more resilient through discussion and integrity.
"The worries of disappointed candidates and their backers warrant focus, rather than being ignored. Tackling these issues genuinely and promptly can enhance trust in the party's internal democracy and allow us to face the upcoming elections as a cohesive and powerful team," the statement ended.
Supplied by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ).
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