From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
As the Local Government Council’s elections draw nearer, a group on the platform of Ovia South-West Concerned Stakeholders in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State has stated its resolve to resist any attempt to impose a chairmanship candidate on the people of the local government area. The group, which stated this in an open letter to the governor, Sen Monday Okpebholo, stated that imposition of candidates flagrantly violates the core principles of internal democracy, fairness, and transparency, which the All Progressives Congress (APC) upholds.
“Besides, allowing impositions of candidates to proceed in the coming elections will demoralise party members, weaken grassroots mobilisation, and jeopardise the collective effort required to deliver the projected 2.5 million votes for Mr President in 2027”, the group stated.
According to the letter, signed by the convener Aaron Domo, on behalf of the group, noted: “The deliberate exclusion of stakeholders, manipulation of party processes, and apparent disregard for due process threaten the unity, credibility, and electoral prospects of the party in Ovia South-West.
“Reports indicate that party members and ward leaders were convened under misleading pretences, and attendance at such meetings is being falsely presented as an endorsement of a preferred candidate.
“Allegations of monetary inducement at these gatherings further call into question the integrity of the process and the candidate being promoted lacks grassroots support, political experience, and broad acceptance.”
“Endorsing him based on personal proximity undermines loyalty, hard
work, and the long standing commitment of genuine party members.
“Furthermore, we are also deeply concerned that some leaders in the local government are simultaneously attempting to impose another candidate for a fifth term as the member representing Ovia South-West in the State House of Assembly.”
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