The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as unfair treatment of its delegates at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday.
State chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, voiced his frustration at the venue, accusing party organisers of sidelining Edo delegates despite the state’s contributions to the party’s growth and electoral success.
He argued that Edo, now under APC leadership, deserved better positioning at the convention, especially after what he described as the collective effort of party members in securing victory in the state.
According to Tenebe, the placement of Edo delegates fell short of expectations and did not reflect the state’s political standing within the party.
“We’re not supposed to be put here because normally we’re always at the entrance of the convention,” he said, adding that he had raised concerns over the arrangement since the previous day.
He also noted that the party’s success in Edo was not driven by defections but by grassroots mobilisation, insisting that members worked tirelessly to deliver electoral victory.
“We worked hard to make a governor for the state,” he said, stressing that such efforts should have earned Edo a more prominent position among states at the gathering.
Tenebe further pointed to the state’s pledge to deliver 3.5 million votes to President Tinubu in future elections, suggesting that such a commitment warranted greater recognition.
“As a state that has promised Mr President 3.5 million votes, to be kept in a place like this is not right,” he added.
His remarks underline growing unease within the APC, as some state chapters continue to raise concerns about recognition and internal arrangements despite their role in strengthening the party’s hold on power.
