The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries held peacefully across the 26 state constituencies in Ogun State on Wednesday, as party faithful trooped out in large numbers to designated voting centres from as early as 9 am.
Reports monitored across the state indicated that the exercise was orderly, transparent and devoid of violence, with party members participating actively in the direct primaries.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after participating in the House of Assembly primary election at Ward 3, Iperu, in Ikenne Local Government Area, Governor Dapo Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining peace and political harmony in the state.
The governor described the primary election as peaceful, transparent and a true reflection of internal democracy within the party, stressing the need for peace and harmony at a time political activities have intensified across the country.
Governor Abiodun expressed satisfaction with the conduct of party members, delegates and electoral officials, noting that the peaceful atmosphere further demonstrated the maturity, unity and discipline of the APC in the state.
