The All Progressives Congress (APC) national committee in charge of screening aspirants for the party state congress in Benue says it has conducted the exercise.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state congress is slated to hold on Tuesday.
The committee’s chairman, Mr Nafiu Kuringafa, told newsmen on Monday in Makurdi that the exercise was successfully completed.
Kuringafa stated that aspirants were screened in accordance with party guidelines issued by the national secretariat, adding that aspirants for the positions were unopposed.
The chairman appealed to the Benue APC family to conduct a hitch-free state congress.
Earlier, the Benue APC Chairman, Chief Benjamin Omale, said the party was committed to a credible, transparent, and successful state congress.
“Your assignment here is both sensitive and significant. The strength of any political party lies in the integrity of its internal democratic processes.
“The work you are about to undertake will not only shape the leadership structure of our party in Benue but will also determine the level of unity, stability, and preparedness we carry into future political engagements.
“We assure you that Benue is ready. Our members are committed to peace, orderliness, and discipline throughout this congress.
“We recognise that internal democracy is the foundation of party growth, and we are fully prepared to cooperate with you to ensure that every guideline and constitutional provision of our great party is strictly adhered to,” he said.
Omale commended Gov. Hyacinth Alia for his continuous support to the party and its growth.
He urged aspirants and delegates to approach the congress with a spirit of sportsmanship.
“Let us remember that beyond individual ambition lies a greater goal, the unity and progress of our party and the prosperity of Benue State.
“There will be no victor and no vanquished; at the end of this exercise, the true winner must be our great party.
“Distinguished committee members, we trust in your fairness, neutrality, and adherence to the party’s constitution.
“We are confident that under your supervision, this Congress will reflect transparency, credibility, and order,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Screening Appeal Committee headed by Mohammed Dambatta told newsmen that no appeal was received.
