The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has informed new entrants and defectors into the party that they would not be granted automatic tickets ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The APC said the waiver granted new entrants and defectors into the party does not exclude them from undergoing nomination processes of contesting for positions in the party and as its flag bearers in general elections.
APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) Secretary, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, made the declaration in a statement in Abuja yesterday.
He said defection into the party by any person does not confer the status of an automatic candidate of the party on such individuals.
According to the Secretary, “the waiver is not specific to anyone as being misconstrued and misrepresented in some sections.
“Coming into the party gives no one special status of being an automatic party candidate in any election. All aspirants must undergo the nomination processes outlined by the APC constitution,” he said.
