Lagos NNPP to Select Candidates Through Consensus for LG Elections

• The NNPP Declares it’s intention to adopt a consensus method for selecting candidates 
• The NNPP assured that the exercise would be conducted within the timeframe set by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission
• According to Benson, “We are adopting the consensus approach for our primaries.

The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared its intention to adopt a consensus method for selecting candidates in the upcoming July 12 local government elections.

Eko Hot  Blog reports that in an interview the party’s Publicity Secretary, Richard Benson, revealed that the decision was made to streamline the candidate selection process.

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According to Benson, “We are adopting the consensus approach for our primaries.

“In places where we have many aspirants, we shall ask others to step down for the popular and strong aspirants to fly the party’s flag.”

He, however, noted that a specific date for the primaries had yet to be determined, but assured that the exercise would be conducted within the timeframe set by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission.

He added, “We are fully involved and participating in the local government election in Lagos.

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“We are going to win some seats because we have areas where we are strong.

“We are going to win in our strongholds. We will spring a surprise in the election.”

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