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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared the candidature of Arch. Tonye Cole along with his running mate, Hon. Victor Giadom “inviolate” in the 2019 general elections.
APC also reaffirmed the candidature of other APC candidates at all levels in the 2019 elections.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu made the announcement in a press statement dated November 1, 2018, but made available to ElombahNews on Friday.
Referring to the Supreme Court ruling on Rivers APC, Mallam Issa-Onilu stated:
“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.
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“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,” the statement states.
