APC Primaries Reflect Growing Democratic Maturity

APC Primaries Reflect Growing Democratic Maturity – Tinubu
Praises Grassroots Participation in APC Primaries
Commends Governors Over Conduct of APC Primaries Nationwide

President Bola Tinubu has commended the conduct of the ongoing primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the country, describing the exercise as a clear demonstration of the party’s commitment to internal democracy and grassroots participation, Eko Hot Blog reports.

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Speaking with journalists during the exercise, the President expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and orderly manner in which the primaries were being conducted in different states, noting that the process had largely complied with democratic standards and party guidelines.

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According to Tinubu, the primaries have provided party members at all levels the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the leadership and direction of the ruling party.

“This is a demonstration of internal democracy and it has been going very well according to plan,” Tinubu stated.

“This is politics, grassroots politics, where every member of the party has a right to participate and be involved. It is to ensure that we have internal democracy, and it is peaceful and well-organised.”

The President also praised state governors and party leaders for overseeing what he described as a credible and transparent process across the federation.

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Responding to questions on whether he was satisfied with the conduct of the primaries nationwide, Tinubu said the exercise had met expectations and reflected the growing maturity of democratic processes within the APC.

“Today, I am very satisfied, very, very satisfied that these governors have done well in their various states,” he said.

“In fact, from the ward congresses to local government congresses, delegate accreditation, validation, membership register and certification of the electoral process, it has all gone very well.

“At least, you will score democracy at a high level.”

Tinubu further stated that the enthusiastic participation and support shown by party members across the country would encourage the leadership of the APC to deepen democratic values and strengthen unity within the party ahead of future elections.

“I’m just excited. They challenge me more,” the President added.

The APC has continued to conduct primaries in different states to select candidates for various elective offices ahead of upcoming elections, with party leaders repeatedly emphasising transparency, inclusiveness and party unity throughout the process.