He also called on party members to stay calm, while awaiting for directives from the National Working Committee which it says is responsible for the conduct of the primaries and therefore has the final say over the crisis emanating from the emergency of multiple candidates
Edosomwan, in a press statement he signed and made available to newsmen in Benin City,Edo State said members of the State Executive Committee are pledging unwavering loyalty to the national leadership of the party.
The statement reads in part:
“On behalf of members of the State Executive Committee of the APC in Edo State, we appeal to all members of our party across the 192 wards of our state to stay calmas the National Working Committee is working on the developments arising from the party’s primaries held last Saturday, 17th February 2024.
“Notwithstanding, we want to congratulate the gubernatorial candidate of our party, Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa, on his successful election during the primaries.
“As members of the State Executive Committee we pledge our unwavering loyalty to the National Leadership of the party.
“We also pledge to work with our candidate as a united family for the victory of our party and his success in the upcoming governorship elections. We are confident that Edo state under the leadership of Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa, our party will thrive and uphold the values that define the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Continuing,he said.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is committed to promoting democratic principles, transparency, and fairness in all its activities. The party aims to serve Edo people and advance the cause of good governance in our dear State.”
