The All Progressives Congress in Edo State has elected candidates for all 18 local government areas following local government primaries conducted across the state. The exercise, held using a direct voting method at 192 polling units, was declared peaceful and transparent by party officials. Hon. Abdullahi Bello, head of the APC's electoral committee in Edo, confirmed the process was completed without major incidents and affirmed the credibility of the results. Candidates have been selected to represent the party in upcoming local government elections, with the state leadership expressing satisfaction over the conduct of the primaries. The APC's state secretariat in Benin City oversaw the coordination of the process, ensuring compliance with party guidelines.
The smooth conduct of the APC primaries in Edo stands in contrast to the party's often chaotic electoral processes in other states. With Hon. Abdullahi Bello certifying the use of direct voting across 192 units, the party has shown it can deliver credible internal elections when structures are properly managed. This level of organisation may boost public confidence in the APC's local government candidates, especially in a state where party unity has previously been fragile. Whether this efficiency translates into improved performance at the grassroots remains to be seen.
