Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has adopted indirect primary method ahead of its forthcoming local government primary election in the state.
The party said the decision was reached and ratified by its State Executive Committee meeting after extensive deliberation.
The Independent National Electoral Commission had fixed December 7 for the election into the 16 Local government areas.
Speaking with journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Friday, the party Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ade Ajayi maintained that the party will give a level playing ground for all aspirants provided that membership status is certified.
The ruling party promised to conduct credible, transparent, free and fair primaries for the Councillorship and Chairmanship elections slated for Sept. 21 and 28 respectively, noting that there would be no room for imposition against peoples’ choice.
“APC is not ready to impose aspirants. But there are provisions for consensus where it is possible. And when it is not possible the party will go indirect primary.
