Akpabio Urges APC Unity After Primaries Critique

Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, addressed members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the inauguration of the Ekiti State governorship campaign council in Abuja. He criticized candidates who lost in the recent party primaries for failing to do enough "homework" and emphasized the importance of grassroots engagement for future electoral success.

Akpabio praised the loyalty of party members and the significant turnout of prominent leaders at the event, which he described as a reflection of the party's unity and strength. He appealed to the party leadership to ensure inclusivity when compiling the final list of candidates and stressed the need for broad consultation within the party.

Akpabio acknowledged that power lies with the party leadership and urged those who did not secure tickets to accept the outcomes and work towards future elections. He expressed confidence that the APC would remain united and successful in upcoming elections.