The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its screening of nine aspirants vying for the party’s ticket ahead of the December 13 Osun State governorship primary election.
Naijaonpoint reports that the screening, which was conducted over two days in Abuja, was carried out by a seven-member Osun State Governorship Primary Election Screening Committee chaired by Barrister Obinna Uzor.
The committee is expected to submit its report to the APC National Working Committee (NWC) at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja by 11 a.m. today.
Any petitions or objections arising from the screening will be addressed by a Screening Appeal Committee chaired by Senator Tolu Odeniyi, which is scheduled to sit on Saturday.
On Wednesday, former deputy governor and ex-APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore was screened alongside development financier Babatunde Hareter Oralusi, former PDP chieftain, Barrister Oyedotun Babayemi, insurance expert and businessman Dr. Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi, and immediate past deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi.
The Thursday’s session featured Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA); legal practitioner, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki Adekunle (SAN); former lawmaker and the only female aspirant, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Abiola Jimoh; and former Senate Committee Vice-Chairman on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator Babajide Omoworare.
A committee member, who spoke anonymously to The Nation, confirmed the process was rigorous and guided by party rules and the Electoral Act.
“All nine aspirants presented their credentials and were thoroughly grilled in line with the party’s guidelines, constitution, and the Electoral Act. The committee is putting finishing touches to the report, which will soon be submitted to the NWC,” the source said.
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