The ongoing National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling political party, has turned violent.
This online news platform understands that the APC National Convention 2022 is held at Eagle Square in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Newsone Nigeria reports that various videos emerging from the venue of the APC National Convention 2022, show party members forcing their way into the venue with the security agents left helpless.
In a related development, six aspirants for the office of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have stood down for Abdullahi Adamu, President Muhammadu Buhari’s preferred candidate.
The aspirants who have withdrawn from the race include Tanko Al-Makura, former governor of Nasarawa state; George Akume, ex-governor of Benue; Abdulaziz Yari, former governor of Zamfara; Saliu Mustapha, Muhammed Etsu, and Sani Musa.
In a statement issued on Friday, March 26, 2022, and signed by Akume on behalf of other aspirants, the APC chieftains stood down for Adamu following an appeal by Buhari
May I kindly refer to the appeal by Mr. President for the Chairmanship aspirants of our great party to agree to a consensus arrangement wherein our colleague H.E. Sen. Abdullahi Adamu is made our consensus candidate for the chairmanship position and forward letters of withdrawal from the under listed aspirants to wit,” the statement reads
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