Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello, has stated that the adoption of direct primaries by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state was in line with the decision taken at the national level elect candidates ahead of the 2019 general elections.

The Governor stated this at the Government House, Minna, the state capital, when he received stakeholders from Shiroro and Magama Local Government Areas of the state.

Governor Sani-Bello who said that the adoption of direct primaries by the Niger State chapter of the APC was in line with the national body in order to produce credible candidates as the 2019 general elections approaches also said “it had to go with the people’s choice as a large percentage of stakeholders in the state wanted direct primary election”.

According to him, “Direct primaries will enable all aspirants to test their popularity and eliminate any suspicious foul play. All aspirants will go through direct primaries in order to avoid disagreements to ensure transparency and unity in the party.”

News Express recalls that Governor Sani-Bello attended the APC State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in Minna, the state capital, at which it was agreed to adopt primaries for all the elective offices in the state.

Earlier, APC chairmen for Shiroro and Magama local government areas disclosed that the aim of their visit was to show their solidarity and support for the Governor in the forthcoming 2019 election.

The Local Government party Chairmen then commended the efforts and contributions of the Governor towards the development of both local government areas and commended him for adopting direct primaries in the forthcoming APC primary elections.