IBRAHIM QUADRI
Ahead of the July 12 local government poll in Lagos State, four Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) have agreed on consensus in the ongoing All Progressives Congress, APC chairmanship primary taking place at the party secretariat, Ogba.
The electoral committee chairman, Babatunde Ogala (SAN), made the announcement a while ago.
Ogala explained earlier that priority would be accorded to those local council areas that had agreed on a consensus.
The four LCDAs whose candidates have emerged through consensus are Iba- Isa Jubreel, Oto-Awori- Azeez Kareem, Ijede- Motunrayo Gbadebo and Lekki- Hassan Kasali.
However, a mild drama played out when the chairman asked if there were other aspirants willing to step down before the commencement of voting.
In this wise, the chairman of Kosofe came out to announce that one aspirant, Olayinka Rabiu to have withdrawn from the race.
But, the chairman asked for documentary evidence to prove the aspirant’s withdrawal which could not be produced.
Subsequently, Ogala said such a withdrawal was not tenable
Meanwhile, presently, voting has commenced in the remaining 53 council areas of the State.
The State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, had earlier implored the aspirants and the delegates to maintain peace.
He thanked the attendees for being orderly so far.
Hamzat said, “We take it very seriously, the President is monitoring what we are doing because this is his State.
“You know development starts from Local Government. We thank you for coming out. As you dedicate your time for the party, God will be with you.
“There are some local governments that have reached consensus, their leadership has agreed, so they will be attended to first.
“On behalf of the President and the Governor, let’s do it peacefully.
“We appreciate LASIEC chairman who is here to monitor,” Hamzat stated.
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