By Joy Odor
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), Dr. Abdullah Umar Ganduje has enjoined APC members from Anambra State to use their wealth for the conduct of peaceful Primaries and development of the state ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) govenorship primary election in Anambra State.
He gave the charge while hosting a support group, Booth 2 Booth with Bola Tinubu, at the APC national secretariat in Abuja.
This is even as Ganduje also called on the stakeholders to adopt a consensus candidate to strengthen party unity and ensure victory in the upcoming polls and present a strong candidate for the governorship race.
“Anambra is a peaceful state, elections are conducted in the state without crises.
“The people are very rich but our party pleads with our members to use their money and organize a peaceful Primaries, develop the state not to destabilize the party or destroy the state.
“All of the aspirants are educated and wealthy. We have told them that this time around, business should not be as usual. Let us support the system. We know they are very rich and have a lot of money, but they should not use the money to scatter the state. They should use the money to develop the state,” hr said.
The APC National Chairman informed that a consensus approach would foster cohesion within the party and enhance its chances of success in the election.
He promised to speak with President Bola Tinubu to present a National Award to the Support Group, Booth 2 Booth chapter of the party if they successfully unite and produce a consensus candidate,
Ganduje charged all aspirants vying for the ticket to channel their resources toward building the party in the state rather than engaging in divisive activities while assuring party members that his leadership would ensure a free, fair, and credible primary election in Anambra State.
Earlier, the National Coordinator of Booth 2 Booth with Bola Tinubu, Mr. Iyke Madu, urged the party leadership to adopt an indirect primary method, as provided for in the party’s constitution, to ensure a smooth and credible process.
“If a credible primary election is conducted, and it is clear to everybody that the winner emerged through a credible process, we will all work together to ensure victory for the APC,” Madu said.
