In a stunning growth, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in Dorayi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State, have come below scrutiny for his or her methodology of choosing a councillorship candidate.
Following the screening course of, 9 candidates have been disqualified, leaving solely two contenders for the place. According to dependable sources, when the APC ward Caucas have been unable to achieve a consensus on who ought to signify the social gathering, they proposed an uncommon resolution.
The two remaining candidates got 24 hours to deposit ₦2 million every into the account of the Caucas Chairman.
The supply stated “The following morning one of the candidates paid ₦1.7 million into the Caucas chairman’s account. Despite not meeting the full ₦2 million demand, the Caucas reportedly awarded him the councillorship ticket.”
This resolution has sparked widespread discontent amongst different aspirants and social gathering members, with many expressing outrage over the alleged monetization of the choice course of.
Some candidates, who have been excluded from the race, are reportedly planning to lodge formal complaints with the Kano State APC Chairman, arguing that the process undermines the rules of equity and benefit within the social gathering.
“This is not how a democratic process should work,” stated one of many aspirants who requested anonymity. “We are supposed to serve the people, not buy our way into the office. The leadership of our party must intervene and address this issue before it damages the party’s reputation.”
However, the chairman of the screening committee Ado Gambo Jaen confirmed that the committee requested 2 million naira from every of the 2 candidates, Ibrahim Adamu and Aliyu Ali Sango, to evaluate their readiness for the councillorship place.
While submitting their report back to the APC Gwale native chairman, Ado Gambo Jaen stated “We requested the money to see who among the candidates is truly ready to take on the role.” Ibrahim Adamu paid 1.7 million naira, securing his spot because the councillorship candidate.
The controversy highlights rising considerations about inner social gathering politics inside the APC, particularly on the grassroots degree, the place cash is more and more seen as a deciding think about elections.
As the mud settles, all eyes will probably be on how the Kano State social gathering management responds to the allegations and whether or not any additional motion will probably be taken.
