Latest news about apc presidential primaries

Here are the latest news and updates about the APC Presidential Primaries:

Latest Update: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the presidential primaries will hold on June 6-8, 2022.

Aspirants: Several aspirants have indicated interest in the APC presidential ticket, including:

  1. Bola Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State
  2. Ahmed Lawan, Senate President
  3. Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State
  4. Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State
  5. Yahaya Bello, Governor of Kogi State
  6. Ibikunle Amosun, former Governor of Ogun State
  7. Rochas Okorocha, former Governor of Imo State
  8. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment
  9. Niyi Adebayo, former Governor of Ekiti State
  10. Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross River State

Endorsements: Some notable APC leaders have endorsed certain aspirants, including:

  1. Tinubu has been endorsed by the APC National Leader, Bisi Akande, and some governors.
  2. Lawan has been endorsed by the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
  3. Amaechi has been endorsed by some APC governors and leaders from the South-South region.

Campaigns: The aspirants have begun their campaigns, with some engaging in intense lobbying and politicking.

Controversies: There have been controversies surrounding the primaries, including:

  1. Allegations of manipulation and rigging by some aspirants and their supporters.
  2. Disputes over the mode of primaries, with some aspirants pushing for direct primaries while others prefer indirect primaries.
  3. Concerns over the role of the APC National Chairman in the primaries.

Timeline: The APC has announced the following timeline for the presidential primaries:

  1. June 6-8, 2022: Presidential primaries
  2. June 9-10, 2022: National Convention to ratify the presidential candidate
  3. June 11, 2022: Submission of presidential candidate's name to INEC

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. It is essential to verify the information through reputable sources for the latest updates.