By Adedotun Ajayi

Ahead of the primary election scheduled for April 20th in Ondo State, the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) has initiated its membership revalidation exercise across the electoral wards of the 18 local government areas of Ondo State, which commenced on Monday.

The event was officially inaugurated at Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s country home in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State, where he revalidated his party membership, thereby confirming his eligibility to contest in the primaries.

The national delegation, headed by Committee Chairman, Barr Yakubu Bashir Bello, while addressing party members, emphasized the importance of the process.

He reiterated that the primary objective is to ensure that only financial members of the party are eligible to participate in the primaries. Given that the primaries will be conducted through a direct voting system, the accuracy of the membership list is paramount to maintaining transparency and fairness in the electoral process.

In response to the commencement of the revalidation exercise, Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed appreciation to the leadership of the APC.

He lauded the initiative, highlighting its alignment with the party’s core principles.

Aiyedatiwa emphasized the significance of the exercise in upholding the integrity of the party and its commitment to democratic ideals.

He furthermore expressed his satisfaction in being both eligible to cast his vote and to be considered as a candidate in the upcoming primaries, stressing his unwavering dedication to serving the people of Ondo State.