APC adopts direct Primaries for Edo guber poll

The All Progressive Congress has announced that it will adopt Direct primaries as mode for electing its party's flag bearers in the Edo and Ondo governorship elections

Direct primary involves all card-carrying members of the party electing candidates while indirect primary involves use of delegates to elect candidates.

Recall that, the Independent National Electoral Commission had earlier this week  assured Nigerians of credible electoral process.

INEC ballot box

The Commission said: “We reassure Nigerians of our resolve and determination to provide the requisite guidance, innovation and leadership in conducting elections in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"The Commission is committed to fulfilling its constitutional responsibility of conducting elections but without jeopardizing the health and wellbeing of citizens, stakeholders or its valued staff.

“The Commission will accelerate consultations and engagements with political parties, civil society organizations, security agencies and health authorities as soon as its Policy Framework is finalized this week..."