Oyo APC aspirants urge Tinubu to address primary election concerns
Five governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State have called on Bola Tinubu and the party’s National Working Committee to intervene in the controversy surrounding the recent House of Representatives primaries. The group, which includes Rauf Olaniyan, Musbau Asanike, Akeem Agbaje, Ololade Bakare, and Oyedele Alao, alleged irregularities such as intimidation and the imposition of candidates. They emphasized the need for free and fair primaries to protect the party’s chances in future elections. The aspirants reaffirmed their loyalty to Tinubu and stressed the importance of internal democracy within the party.
What we know
- Oyedele Alao claimed the House of Representatives primaries were marred by intimidation, disenfranchisement, and fabricated results in some constituencies.
- The group warned that continued manipulation and imposition could harm the party’s prospects in the 2027 elections.
- The aspirants demanded a transparent consensus process that involves genuine consultations with stakeholders.
- They urged the APC National Working Committee to review all petitions related to the primaries, including alleged illegal disqualifications.
- The Chairman of the Primaries Elections Committee, Mojeed Alabi, described the exercise as peaceful and orderly, stating the committee’s role was to supervise and report to the national leadership.
