Governorship kogi youths insist on direct primary reject yahaya bello
It seems like there's a developing story in Kogi State, Nigeria!
According to reports, a group of youths in Kogi State have insisted on a direct primary to choose the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming governorship election in the state. This move is seen as a challenge to the incumbent Governor, Yahaya Bello, who is seeking re-election.
The youths, who are reportedly from various youth organizations in the state, argue that a direct primary would allow for a more transparent and democratic process in selecting the party's candidate. They claim that this would give them a greater say in the choice of the candidate and ensure that the party's candidate is more in tune with the aspirations of the people.
Governor Bello, on the other hand, has been pushing for a delegate system, where a select group of party leaders and stakeholders would choose the candidate. This has led to concerns that the process might be manipulated and that the voices of ordinary party members and youths might not be heard.
The youths' insistence on a direct primary has sparked a heated debate in the state, with some party leaders and stakeholders supporting the governor's position, while others are backing the youths' demand for a more democratic process.
It remains to be seen how this controversy will play out, but one thing is clear: the people of Kogi State are eager to have a say in the choice of their next governor, and the APC must listen to their demands if it wants to maintain its relevance in the state.
What do you think about this development? Should the APC adopt a direct primary or stick with the delegate system?