By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja.

In a tightly organized political exercise that drew party heavyweights and energized supporters across Ajaokuta Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has completed its direct primaries, producing a full slate of flagbearers ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

In a statement released to journalists, APC Ajaokuta media aide Abdulhameed Ivavah confirmed that Hon. Muhammed Haruna (Ganaja) clinched the party’s ticket for Chairman, while Hon. Bello Rakiya emerged as his Vice Chairmanship running mate.

Party officials described the process as transparent, competitive, and reflective of grassroots participation—attributes the APC leadership has long touted as core to its internal democratic structure.

Similarly, The party also unveiled winners of its councillorship primaries, all elected through the direct voting method:
“Councillorship Candidates Announced Across 14 Wards.

1. Ibrahim Saratu Lami – Old Ajaokuta Ward
2. Akaaba Sabdat Ozioma – Ebiya North
3. Sadiq Aino Ovayi – Pastesti/Abodu
4. Sakidu Ismail – Ebiya South
5. Momoh Sheidu – Ichuwa/Upaja
6. Ibrahim Suleiman – Ogiriri
7. Onotu Femi – Omgbo
8. Jimoh Ayijimoh – Odonu
9. Adubazi Simon Ado – Upake
10. Musa Bamidele Saleh – Adogo
11. Mikailu Hassana – Adogu/Ogodo
12. Idris Rukayat Onize – Badoko
13. Yunusa Sanusi – Geregu
14. Onotu Ateiza – Achagana

The primaries attracted significant turnout from party loyalists, further positioning the APC as a formidable force ahead of the elections.

Party leaders have congratulated all candidates, urging them to unite toward securing victory at the polls.