Lagos APC Cautions on Early Endorsements, Rejects Imposition Claims

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress issued statements on April 19 cautioning members against premature endorsements of aspirants for upcoming party primaries and firmly rejecting allegations of a plot to impose candidates for legislative positions.

Party Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi addressed reports of local government chairmen presenting individuals as consensus candidates for House of Representatives and State House of Assembly seats. In one statement, he described such actions as unauthorized and contrary to the party's emphasis on internal democracy, fairness, and due process. Ojelabi noted that no official guidelines or timetable for the primaries have been released, making any endorsements at this stage premature and potentially divisive. The leadership warned that continuing these activities could heighten tensions and foster suspicion within the party, especially as unity remains essential ahead of the elections. Officials involved face disciplinary measures, while the party pledged a fair playing field for all qualified aspirants, free from intimidation.

In a separate but related response, Ojelabi dismissed claims by a group identifying as Concerned...