The national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress,APC has clarified its position on its gubernatorial candidate for the 2019 election in Rivers State in the aftermath of the Supreme Court verdict.
A statement signed by Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, National Publicity Secretary of the party titled: Re: Supreme Court Ruling on Rivers APC said Thursday night that “the candidature of Arch. Tonye Cole along with his running mate, Hon. Victor Giadom remains inviolate.”
The statement reads in full: In view of conflicting interpretations that have greeted the recent verdict of the Supreme Court on the contentions among our members in Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), it has become necessary to clarify that the Supreme Court’s verdict has nothing to do with the primaries conducted for the governorship and legislative positions in the state.
“Therefore, the candidature of Arch. Tonye Cole along with his running mate, Hon. Victor Giadom remains inviolate. The list of our candidates for the governorship, National Assembly, and House of Assembly have been processed by the National Working Committee (NWC) according to the INEC guidelines.
“Our party appreciates the support of the good people of Rivers State and their commitment towards the victory of our governorship candidate, Arch. Tonye Cole and other APC candidates at all levels in the 2019 elections.
“A progressive leadership under the APC beckons and the people of Rivers State are poised to effect a change to move the beleaguered state to a path of progress and development. “
