The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Borno State has dismissed claims that sure aspirants have been “anointed” forward of the upcoming native authorities elections scheduled for December 25, 2025.
Bello Ayuba, the State Chairman of the celebration, mentioned the APC has formally knowledgeable the Borno State Unbiased Electoral Fee, BOSIEC, of its readiness to take part within the polls, including that each one vital preparations have been being made to make sure clear primaries throughout the state’s 27 native authorities areas and 312 wards.
Ayuba famous that 4 key committees, Sale of Varieties, Screening, Attraction, and Reconciliation, have been constituted to supervise the election course of. The Sale of Varieties Committee has already begun issuing nomination kinds freed from cost to celebration members aspiring for chairmanship and councillorship positions.
“The Screening Committee will confirm all paperwork submitted by aspirants, a course of that may take about one week earlier than the conduct of primaries,” Ayuba mentioned.
He emphasised that even the place just one aspirant seeks a place, committees will nonetheless be established to affirm the candidate’s recognition and acceptability amongst members.
Ayuba reiterated that the celebration stays dedicated to inside democracy, truthful competitors, and a stage taking part in area for all aspirants.
“The APC in Borno is truthful to all. Nobody has been denied entry to nomination kinds, and each aspirant is handled equally,” he mentioned.
