The ruling All Progressives Congress has updated the list of not cleared senatorial aspirants to participate in its ongoing Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections in the country.
Earlier, the ruling party released a list of 47 names, including the name of former senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who represented Bayelsa between 2015 and 2019.
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However, in the updated list by the party signed by its spokesperson, Felix Morka, the former senator’s name was not mentioned, and the revised list now contained 44. The APC urged stakeholders to ensure transparency and orderliness, while making a case for integrity in the election process.
In a social media post, the former senator denied being withdrawn or disqualified. He tweeted:
“It prompted me to call the Chairman of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, to find out why you would report such a state of affairs. I have neither withdrawn nor been disqualified. These are very fluid times, and it would be in the best interest of journalistic excellence to exercise caution and verification, rather than utilise speed in your reportage.”
Source: Legit.ng