The Edo State Chapter of the Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGON) has thrown its weight behind the adoption of indirect primary election by the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for choosing the party’s candidate for the 2020 gubernatorial election.
Representing Edo State ALGON Chairman, Chairman, Etsako Central Local Government Council and Vice-Chairman of Edo ALGON, Comrade Akhigbe Osi John, during a press briefing, said it is irresponsible and humanely reckless for any group or an individual to propose a direct primary governorship nomination process for a political party at a time the world is battling with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
He noted, “Edo State Chapter of ALGON hereby make clear our resolution that indirect primary is the safest option, the most humane and healthy alternative for the APC 2020 governorship primary.
“Edo State ALGON is shocked that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party had…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
