Buhari, Osinbajo attend party's NEC meeting in Abuja
One of the key decisions expected to be taken at the meeting is whether to adopt direct or indirect primaries.l
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The president arrived at the meeting at 11:19 am on Thursday, August 30, 2018, according to a report by Premium Times.
National chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, led the party's National Working Committee (NWC) to the APC secretariat in Abuja where the meeting is taking place.
One of the key decisions expected to be taken at the meeting is whether to adopt direct or indirect methods for the party's primary elections for the upcoming 2019 general elections.
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While the party employed the indirect delegate system for the 2015 general elections, the direct method allows all registered party members to vote and has already been adopted for the Osun Governorship primary election.
Buhari urges APC to conduct credible primary elections
While speaking at the meeting on Thursday, President Buhari urged the committee to make good decisions that'll put the party in good stead for the 2019 elections.
He said, "Any political party worth its salt must get its internal dynamics right and march as a team towards a decisive time such as a major election in the country.
"Today, we are meeting to look at some major decisions that will ensure an excellent performance at the polls next year.
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"Starting with party primaries at various levels, I urge you all to ensure that decisions taken here are those that will be for the good of the party and meet the yearnings and expectations of our teeming members and supporters nationwide.
"They look up to us for guidance and we must not disappoint or fail them."
The president also promised that his administration will continue to fulfill promises made to Nigerians and urged the party to commit to conducting free, fair and credible primary elections.
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