Kabiru Bello Bandawaire, an aspirant for the Taraba North Senatorial District seat, has rejected the consensus arrangement being considered ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC primaries, insisting on direct and transparent primaries.
Speaking with journalists on Friday in Jalingo, Bandawaire said his ambition was driven by the desire to represent the people rather than serve government interests.
He argued that the consensus option undermines democratic principles and warned against any form of interference in the process by Governor Agbu Kefas.
According to him, democracy thrives when party members are allowed to freely choose their candidates through open primaries.
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Consensus not democracy – Bandawaire tells APC leaders
Source: Daily Post
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