APC lawmaker rejects failure to conduct primary election in Nasarawa

From Abel Leonard, Lafia

The member representing Eggon East Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Jacob Ajegena Kudu, has rejected the failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct its primary election for the constituency, describing the development as a violation of democratic principles and internal party processes.

Addressing journalists in Lafia on Thursday, Kudu, who is seeking re-election for a second term under the platform of the APC, expressed disappointment over what he termed the inability of the party to organise a transparent and credible primary election in the constituency.

According to him, party members, delegates, stakeholders and supporters had gathered peacefully on the scheduled date for the exercise with the hope of participating in a free and fair process, but the election was never conducted.

“It is with deep concern and disappointment that I address the unfortunate events surrounding the APC primary election for Eggon East State Constituency, which was expected to hold in line with the guidelines and democratic principles of our party,” he said.

The lawmaker alleged that after confusion trailed the exercise, he went to the Local Government Secretariat to seek clarification and was informed that the Returning Officer assigned to supervise the election and receive materials was absent.

“I was further told that the Local Government Chairman was contacted and that he went away with the election materials meant for the conduct of the primary election,” Kudu stated.