In a statement by the coalition signed by Comrade Victor Kalu’s Grassroots Development and Peace Initiative, and Edmond Osareti’s Development Center For Rescue Mission sighted by our correspondent urged the party leadership to urgently address the flaws.
The Statement reads,
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Edo State has encountered significant challenges, hindering a seamless selection process for aspiring candidates.
“This preliminary report as observed by the underlisted Seven reputable Civil Society Organizations committed to strengthening democratic values and credible leadership in Nigeria, sheds light on three major concerns observed during the primary: a lack of awareness among party members about the process, a dearth of stakeholders meetings to inform party members, and the absence of the party voters register for aspirants who had made payments.
“One critical issue that emerged during the APC primary in Edo State was the limited awareness among party members regarding the electoral process. Numerous party members expressed their concern and ignorance about the primary’s procedures and guidelines.
“Another significant concern was the lack of stakeholders meetings conducted by the APC in Edo State to fully brief its members about the primary election. “Stakeholders meetings play a crucial role in disseminating important information, clarifying doubts, and building trust among party members. The absence of such meetings left many aspirants and their supporters feeling neglected and uninformed about crucial aspects of the primary process.
“Aspirants who had paid for access to the party voters register, as part of their preparations for the primary, faced an unexpected hurdle.
“The APC primary election in Edo State faced significant challenges, prominently including a lack of member awareness, insufficient stakeholders meetings to provide guidance, and the unavailability of the party voters register for the aspirants.