Direct Primaries Will Boost Nigeria’s Democracy — Aspirant

Kehinde, who would be contesting for Abeokuta South Constituency 1, spoke with journalists at a press conference in Abeokuta.

An aspirant for Ogun House Assembly seat under the platform of the All Progressive Congress, Dr Ololade Kehinde, on Tuesday, said direct primary system of choosing a candidate would boost the nation’s democracy.

Kehinde, who would be contesting for Abeokuta South Constituency 1, spoke with journalists at a press conference in Abeokuta.

He slammed opponents of direct primaries as mode of electing APC candidates, saying the practice would put an end to imperialism and political dictatorship.

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole for aligning with the fundamental principles of democracy on direct primaries.