Ekiti lawmaker challenges APC primary election outcome
Akinlayo Kolawole, a House of Representatives member for Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2, has rejected the results of the recent All Progressives Congress primary election in his area. He claims the announced results do not reflect the true will of the voters and is calling for a review by the party's national leadership. The election saw Ibrahim Olarewaju declared winner, but Kolawole insists the process lacked transparency and fairness. He has urged his supporters to remain calm while seeking redress through official channels.
Key takeaways
- Akinlayo Kolawole rejected the APC primary election results in Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2.
- The returning officer, Banjo Adedoyin, announced Ibrahim Olarewaju as winner with 6,856 votes; Kolawole scored 2,102 votes.
- Kolawole claims the results do not reflect the votes cast and called for a review by party leadership.
- He criticized the process for lacking transparency, fairness, and due process.
- Kolawole urged his supporters to stay calm and assured them he would pursue all lawful means to protect their mandate.
