Governor Umaru Bago has advised candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who secured tickets for the Senate and House of Representatives not to see their primary victories as a guarantee for success in the general elections.
The governor issued the warning in Minna on Tuesday evening, shortly after the announcement of the primary election results, while congratulating the party’s successful aspirants.
Bago urged the candidates to embrace reconciliation by reaching out to aspirants who either stepped down or lost during the contest, stressing the need for unity within the party.
“Doing this will build a stronger party. It is important to work as a team,” he said.
He applauded the APC electoral committee for conducting a peaceful and hitch-free primary election for both the Senate and House of Representatives seats in Niger State.
The governor also commended aspirants who embraced consensus arrangements, noting that their cooperation contributed immensely to the smooth conduct of the exercise.
Bago further expressed appreciation to members of the electoral committee and APC stakeholders across the state for their dedication and commitment toward ensuring the success of the primaries.
