By Christiana Ekpa
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), on Monday, conducted Ward Delegates Congress across the 192 wards in the 18 local governments to elect five delegates each from the wards.
The State Acting Chairman of the party, Jarrett Tenebe, disclosed this at a press conference in Benin City.
Tenebe said the ward delegates congress was in line with the electoral act as amended.
He said the five delegates were made up of three males and two females.
He added that a total of 960 delegates were elected across the state.
The acting chairman explained that the ward delegates would affirm the outcome of the conduct of the direct governorship primary.
“In line with the time table released by National Secretariat of the party, the party did the membership revalidation between February 10 and 11, 2024.
“And today, in continuation of the party’s desire to ensure actions that ultimately deepen internal democracy, has deployed men resources to 18 local government of the state for the conduct of the ward delegates congress, the delegates that shall affirmed the results of the Direct Primaries.
“The party, therefore assured all the 12 aspirants that a level playing ground shall be provided for them with a view to ensuring a rancuor-free primaries.
“The party has not endorsed any of the aspirants that have been cleared by the committee setup by the NWC neither has it given any of its organ(s), person(s) or group to do so on its behalf”, he said.
He, however, enjoined party faithful to remain committed to the ideals of the party.
The former governor was reported dead on Sunday while receiving treatment in Saudi Arabia.
Reacting to the news of the demise, Senator Mark noted that, “Senator Ibrahim was a true democrat who promoted participatory democracy especially during his stint as governor of Yobe State and as Yobe East Senator from 2007 to 2019.
“Senator Ibrahim served as the first civilian Governor of Yobe State. He served as Chairman and Member of several Committees in the Senate.
“ His contributions to the parliament through robust debate on motions and bills were remarkable. He was outstanding in all his assignments.
“Senator Ibrahim was an advocate of peace and unity of Nigeria .
“He was a reliable and dedicated public servant who contributed immensely to the development of Yobe State and Nigeria at large.
“His leadership impacted positively on Yobe State in many spheres including educational and infrastructural development.
“His introduction of Free Education Programme in Yobe State back in 2004 provided a platform for many indigents to acquire free education from primary to secondary school levels in the state.
“This initiative contributed to the reduction of out-of-school children and illiteracy in the State.
“Senator Ibrahim was a true democrat and a bridge builder who worked tirelessly to promote unity, peace, and progress in Nigeria. He was a key figure in the nation’s political landscape for many years.
“The death of a man of foresight such as Senator Ibrahim is indeed a huge loss. He will be sorely missed.”
Senator Mark also extended his sincere condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the government and people of Yobe State, and all Nigerians.
