The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has completed the screening of 27 aspirants from each of the state’s 20 local government areas in preparation for its upcoming local government congress.
The exercise took place at the party’s state secretariat in Ogba and was overseen by members of the Local Government Area Ward Congress Committee.
Chairman of the committee, Barrister Mungji B. Salama, described the screening as orderly and hitch-free, confirming that no aspirant was disqualified. He noted that consensus arrangements would be upheld where stakeholders had reached agreements, adding that such decisions would only require formal ratification.
“There is consensus if people agree. They will only need to ratify it,” Salama stated, explaining that the final outcome would be confirmed once the results are officially displayed.
He added that only aspirants who successfully passed the screening would be eligible to participate in the congress and urged those who did not make the final list to remain loyal to the party. “For those that didn’t qualify, there is always another time. Let us do it without any rancour,” he appealed.
Salama also commended the Lagos APC leadership for providing an enabling environment for the process, describing the state chapter as a model of party organisation and compliance with guidelines.
Lagos APC Chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, said the screening marked the final stage of preparations for the congress. He reiterated 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 added that the APC distinguishes itself by inviting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the media to observe its congresses, underscoring its commitment to openness and accountability.
Ojelabi also stressed the need for strict compliance with the Electoral Act, particularly for officials who will oversee party affairs at the local government level. He described election into party offices as a call to service and urged aspirants to assess their readiness to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures.
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