By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday in Abuja, commenced the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms to aspirants for the forthcoming National Assembly bye-elections.
The election slated for August 16 in 12 states, is to fill legislative vacant seats due to the deaths or resignations of lawmakers who left office to contest for executive positions.
An aspirant for Edo House of Representatives for Ovia South-West/North-East Federal Constituency, Oscar Aghedo, was among politicians who spoke on the issue on Monday.
He assured of adequate representation, especially in the area of infrastructural development if elected.
He gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen at the APC’s national secretariat after picking his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for the bye-election.
“Today is a great day for me, having purchased these forms to run for the Federal House of Representatives for Ovia South-West/North-East Federal Constituency.
“My intention to represent my people is to make good laws for our country and to ensure proper representation, especially in the area of infrastructural development.
Aghedo appealed to the APC National Working Committee, NWC, to ensure credible and transparent primaries slated for July 19.
“By the grace of God, I have the blessings of God, the governor’s support and the mandate of my people,” he said.
He added that if elected, youth and women empowerment and support for the less privileged would be his priorities.
Also at the APC national secretariat, was Yakubu Waziri, an aspirant for Chikun/Kajuru Constituency, for Kaduna State House of Representatives.
He noted that for a long time, the area had constantly been in the news for negative reasons, saying that the situation had improved because of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor’s intervention.
“We are not just experiencing relative peace; we are enjoying permanent peace, to the glory of God,” he said.
