The embattled factional acting national chairman of the All Progressive Congress [APC] has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to approve results from the APC primaries which was conducted Monday 22nd June 2020.
In a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dated Monday, June 22, Giadom stated that since he did not inaugurate any governorship primary election committee said to be headed by Governor Hope Uzodinma, the poll cannot be conducted.
He wrote:
“Reports reaching me is that some persons have perfected plans to conduct direct gubernatorial primaries for our great party in Edo State next week under the purported chairmanship of His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodinma on Monday, June 22, 2020,” it read.
“Kindly note that as the Acting Chairman of our party, I did not authorize such a committee, neither have I inaugurated one. The earlier announced date for the primaries that is June 22, 2020, has been postponed.
“You are therefore advised not to give any support to any such committee or to monitor any such primaries. A new date for the primaries would be communicated to you soonest. We regret the inconvenience this might cause your commission.”
The embattled acting national chairman Victor Gaidom acclaimed himself The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress following the suspension of Adams Oshiomole . However the Party disagreed as they maintained that Abiola Ajimobi, former Oyo governor, is its acting chairman.
Although a high court of the federal capital territory affirmed Gaidon as the APC national chairman , but later his position was suspended by another high court in Rivers state.
Earlier Monday morning June 22, the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress APC swore into office the former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Rivers state, Mr. Worgu Boms to replace the suspended Deputy National Secretary of the party, Victor Giadom.
Boms was picked to replace Victor Giadom who allegedly resigned in 2018 to contest the 2019 governorship election as a running mate.
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