No Free Ride!” — Lagos APC Declares No Automatic Tickets For Anyone

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that no individual has been endorsed or given an automatic ticket for any elective position ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The State Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, made this known on Thursday in Lagos following the party’s National Convention, where new leaders were elected at various levels.

He explained that with the convention concluded, the party is now focused on the process of selecting candidates who will represent it in the upcoming elections.

Ojelabi emphasised that all positions within the party remain open to interested members and that no candidate will be imposed.

He advised aspiring candidates to prepare adequately and follow all established legal and party procedures in their pursuit of nominations.

According to him, candidate selection will align with the timetable set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant regulations.

He further disclosed that the party intends to adopt direct primaries as its primary method for selecting candidates, while still allowing consensus arrangements where all stakeholders agree without coercion.

The chairman also cautioned that fees paid by aspirants for nomination or participation in party processes would not be refunded, regardless of the outcome.

Ojelabi assured party members that the selection process would be fair, transparent, and open to all qualified individuals.

He added that the party is encouraging greater participation of women in the process, noting that female aspirants with strong local support would receive backing where appropriate.

Finally, he urged members to remain calm and await official guidelines from the party’s national leadership.