The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has successfully concluded the screening of 27 aspirants from each of the state’s 20 local government areas, ahead of its local government congress scheduled for Saturday, February 21.
The exercise took place at the party’s state secretariat in Ogba under the supervision of members of the Local Government Area Ward Congress Committee.
Speaking after the screening, committee chairman Barrister Mungji B. Salama described the process as orderly and hitch-free, noting that no aspirant was disqualified.
He emphasized that consensus arrangements reached by stakeholders would only require formal ratification.
“There is consensus if people agree.
They will only need to ratify it,” Salama said, adding that only aspirants who passed the screening would be eligible to participate in the congress. He urged those who did not make the final list to remain loyal to the party, saying, “For those that didn’t qualify, there is always another time. Let us do it without any rancour.”
Salama also praised the Lagos APC leadership for creating an enabling environment, describing the state as a pacesetter in party organization and adherence to guidelines.
In his remarks, Lagos APC Chairman Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi said the screening marked the final phase of preparations for the local government congress, reaffirming the party’s commitment to transparency and internal democracy.
“We started the process of the screening, and tomorrow we are rounding off in preparation for the local government congress,” Ojelabi said.
He highlighted that the APC consistently invites the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and media observers to ensure openness and accountability.
Ojelabi also stressed the importance of compliance with the Electoral Act, particularly for officials overseeing party affairs at the local government level.
He described election into party offices as a call to service, urging aspirants to honestly assess their capacity to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures.