The Imo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ), Thursday, adopted indirect primaries as the mode to elect its candidates for the 2019 elections.
The decision was reached at an emergency State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting presided over by the state Chairman of the party, Mr. Daniel Nwafor.
The motion for the adoption of the indirect Primaries was moved by the APC Chairman of Nwangele Local Government Area, Mr. Jude Mbamara and seconded by Obinna Egu, member representing Ngor-Okpala Council Area in the state House of Assembly.
Speaking further on the development, the APC state Chairman, said that it was the unanimous decision of members of the party.
He said that it reflects the minds of the larger population of members of the party, adding that the APC Constitution allows for both direct and indirect modes for election of candidates.
According to him, โthe NEC was specific that states should adopt any of the two modes that suits its peculiarities and the Imo state chapter after holistic deliberations among members and stakeholders has adopted the indirect modeโ
Also lauding the decision, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Nnanna Igbokwe, said that indirect primaries conforms with the peculiarities of the State.
Igbokwe who represents Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, saluted the leadership of the party in the state for taking a popular decision.
A governorship aspirant and Chief of Staff to the state Governor, Chief Uche Nwosu, commended the SEC for adopting the indirect primaries as the mode for electing its candidates, adding that it will deepen internal democracy.
