- Earlier, Austin Agada-led All Progressives Congress announced that it had nominated 23 chairmanship.
- Also, nominated 276 councillorship candidates ahead of the local government election in the state
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has started the screening process for aspirants seeking chairmanship and councillorship seats in the impending local government polls.
The screening exercise will begin on Sunday at LGEA Primary School, Wurukum Makurdi, also known as “Suswam Thank You,” at 9 a.m.
This was announced in a statement on Saturday by the Organizing Secretary/Spokesperson of the APC Unity Caretaker Committee, Hon James Ornguga.
Hon Ornguga stated that the party has nominated members of the screening committee for the three senatorial districts in the state.
He advised all APC aspirants to submit their duly filled nomination/expression of interest forms and credentials at the party secretariat, No. 75 JS Tarka Way, Makurdi, by midnight on August 31, 2024.
“In line with the APC Constitution and the party’s electoral guidelines, the Caretaker Legal Adviser, Barr Terhemen Ngbea, will head and oversee the entire screening process, ensuring proper vetting of aspirants’ documents and legal compliance.
“The Caretaker Committee Chairman, Benjamin Omale and the Secretary, Prof Bem Angwe, on behalf of the Committee, urge all aspirants to adhere strictly to the rules, as only registered aspirants will be allowed into the screening venue.
“Those who come with uninvited crowds that may distort the program will risk early disqualification, and there shall be no extension of the screening date,” he said.
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