Former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Ben Murray Bruce, has stated that he has not been disqualified by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his quest to nab the party’s ticket for the district.

Describing reports (not by The Guardian) that he was disqualified as fallacious, Bruce also dismissed claims that he had withdrawn from the race.

He said on X, “This report is fallacious. I was surprised to see it on your platform. It prompted me to call the Chairman of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, to find out why you would report such a state of affairs.

“I have neither withdrawn nor been disqualified.

“These are very fluid times, and it would be in the best interest of journalistic excellence to exercise caution and verification, rather than utilise speed in your reportage.

“May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Bruce said this despite the APC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, issuing a list that included his name and 46 others not cleared to participate in the party’s Senate Primary Elections.

The screening exercise that led to the list was conducted by the party’s Screening Committees in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.speed in your reportage.