APC Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole
Oshiomhole speaks on Imo, Lagos APC primaries
October 2, 2018George Ogala
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday described the results being circulated as the outcome of the Imo governorship primaries as fake.


Mr Oshiohmole stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.

The APC chairman also revealed that the party had disbanded the Ahmed Gulak-led Committee that conducted the party’s governorship primaries in Imo State.

According to him, another committee will be set up immediately for the conduct of fresh primaries in the state before the end of the week.

“Imo was not too good news for today, but not surprising they have to learn to begin to comply with rules, they have two fake results, none of them is genuine.


“We will disband and we will appoint a fresh committee (electoral panel) that will conduct transparent direct primaries that reflect the will of members of APC in Imo regardless of the interest and powers that are behind any of the groups.

“The truth does not require supporters club to stand, it has its hands and legs and we will do just that”.

Mr Oshiohmole, who said he was in the villa to update President Buhari on the developments in the APC, ruled out the possibility of honouring parallel results from states.


On the conduct of the APC primaries in Lagos State on Tuesday, the APC chairman disclosed that the National Working Committee (NWC) was in charge of the primaries and that every situation had been put under control.


“I told the president that the primaries held as planned and everything is being done to ensure there is no violence because democracy doesn’t flourish with violence.

“Nigerians must begin to learn how to differ in opinion and in choice without fighting; this is something people have to acquire over time.

“For me, I’m excited that if we can do it in Lagos it can be done anywhere.


“Everything that is being done is done under the control, supervision and direction of the NWC.’’

Mr Oshiohmole maintained that no matter how highly a member may be, he or she must subject himself/herself to the constitution of the party.

It would be recalled that the APC National Working Committee (NWC) panel had on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the Lagos governorship primary election, saying the preparatory process for the election had just been concluded.

The Chairman of the panel, Clement Ebri, made this known when he spoke at a news conference in Alausa, Ikeja.


He said: “The preparatory process had just been concluded for the primaries. The primary is to begin anytime soon.

“There was no election. Election materials are being sorted.

“The stage is set and election begins anytime from now. We have guidelines and we will stick to the guidelines.

“Because of the political tension in the state, we decided to be very careful, very methodical. As party men, peace is more important to us than victory.

“We want a kind of victory that will be celebrated by both parties.


“We want an election that will be credible and in line with the guidelines, the extant rules and the laws of the country.

“And that is what we have done. We are ready to go to the field and execute this so that at the end of the day, we will not be accused of partisanship. Lagos is very important to us and it is a flagship of the APC.’’

(NAN)

On the conduct of the APC primaries in Lagos State on Tuesday, the APC chairman disclosed that the National Working Committee (NWC) was in charge of the primaries and that every situation had been put under control.

“I told the president that the primaries held as planned and everything is being done to ensure there is no violence because democracy doesn’t flourish with violence

Shukuakukobambi:


What do the bold portions mean abeg? I no too go school and comprehension skills don fail me here

ORIENTATION101:
barcanista might be right afterall
i am sensing they stop the primary election not to humiliate ambode.
ambode might throw in the towel and support sanwolu.

ORIENTATION101:
barcanista might be right afterall
i am sensing they stop the primary election not to humiliate ambode.
ambode might throw in the towel and support sanwolu.

On the conduct of the APC primaries in Lagos State on Tuesday, the APC chairman disclosed that the National Working Committee (NWC) was in charge of the primaries and that every situation had been put under control.
“I told the president that the primaries held as planned and everything is being done to ensure there is no violence because democracy doesn’t flourish with violence.
“Nigerians must begin to learn how to differ in opinion and in choice without fighting; this is something people have to acquire over time.
“For me, I’m excited that if we can do it in Lagos it can be done anywhere.
“Everything that is being done is done under the control, supervision and direction of the NWC.’’
Mr Oshiohmole maintained that no matter how highly a member may be, he or she must subject himself/herself to the constitution of the party.

Shukuakukobambi:


That's what I deciphered from those portions but I say make I no run faster than the elders

ModsareChevres:


Dream on...

The primaries have been postponed indefinitely...

Built2last:
They allowed Lord Tinubu role out his drums and machinery. Advertised his brown teeth from ward to ward.

They called what he did balderdash and Cancelled it without consulting him. That's the definition of humiliation.

Mark my word. Tinubus end is near. If you doubt me...read in between the lines of Oshiomoles press brief.

Oshiomole begged, President Begged, governors in the APC governors forum begged. Party leaders from other regions begged. The self acclaimed owner of Lagos refused. lying that party leaders in the state refused and he will stick with them. Who are the party leaders? Is he not the chairman of GAC. And G22?

It's difficult to win the federal government of Nigeria. They control the Police, Army, air force and most importantly INEC. They decide when it's right. Buhari is not weak like Jonathan. If Tinubu bites more than he can chew. They will silence him and nothing will happen. They took away Osun with Police and Army allowing PDP to hope only in court.

The centre simply postponed this primaries to perfect how Ambode comes in and they can guaranty that Buhari will win half of Lagos in 2019. Once the permutations are clear. Boom. Away with Tinubu. Once they face him other governors in the region will back track. They will come after him so much so that those who worship him now will be amazed.

Tinubu either lacks advisers or he doesn't listen

OldBeer:
You are obviously indomie generation.

But just go ask Obasanjo what Tinubu did to him and his federal might.
Not once o!
But twice.

ORIENTATION101:
if the primary is done 100 times .
Ambode cant win.

Built2last:


Again, you mistake Buhari for OBJ. Tinubu and OBJ are tribesmen. Buhari is Fulani. When the heat became hot under Abacha, another Fulani. Tinubu ran to UK. Buhari will unleash if Tinubu bites too much

ModsareChevres:


There will be no primaries until everyone agrees Ambode is going to win...

ORIENTATION101:
stop watching too much telemundos

“I told the president that the primaries held as planned and everything is being done to ensure there is no violence because democracy doesn’t flourish with violence.

ModsareChevres:

Hahahahaha
You are not a realist.
I hope you know October 7 is the deadline.

ORIENTATION101:
none of your business

ykalhaji:
They have seen how Ambode lost. Oshiomole advices Mr President, Cut the loser called Ambode loose, there has never being a more free direct primary in Lagos before, not even during Awo's time, so baba go with the winning party and tomorrow morning congratulate Sanwo-olu. Lol.

Built2last:
They allowed Lord Tinubu role out his drums and machinery. Advertised his brown teeth from ward to ward.

They called what he did balderdash and Cancelled it without consulting him. That's the definition of humiliation.

Mark my word. Tinubus end is near. If you doubt me...read in between the lines of Oshiomoles press brief.

Oshiomole begged, President Begged, governors in the APC governors forum begged. Party leaders from other regions begged. The self acclaimed owner of Lagos refused. lying that party leaders in the state refused and he will stick with them. Who are the party leaders? Is he not the chairman of GAC. And G22?

It's difficult to win the federal government of Nigeria. They control the Police, Army, air force and most importantly INEC. They decide when it's right. Buhari is not weak like Jonathan. If Tinubu bites more than he can chew. They will silence him and nothing will happen. They took away Osun with Police and Army allowing PDP to hope only in court.

The centre simply postponed this primaries to perfect how Ambode comes in and they can guaranty that Buhari will win half of Lagos in 2019. Once the permutations are clear. Boom. Away with Tinubu. Once they face him other governors in the region will back track. They will come after him so much so that those who worship him now will be amazed.

Tinubu either lacks advisers or he doesn't listen

ModsareChevres:


Haba
How can Tinubu slaves be so deluded
Where are the final results?

lightblazingnow:



What's the point