Fresh controversy has erupted within the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the rejection of the party’s House of Representatives primary for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency by five aspirants.
The aggrieved aspirants accused some party officials of allegedly orchestrating what they termed a flawed and unacceptable process during the primary conducted on Saturday May 16, insisting that no credible election took place across the constituency.
Addressing journalists during a joint press conference on Tuesday May 19, the aspirants maintained that the exercise was marred by irregularities, confusion and protests in several wards, while warning party members and the public against recognising results circulating on social media. They argued that only the national leadership of the APC possesses the authority to announce authentic results of the exercise.
The aspirants disclosed that petitions had already been forwarded to the APC Appeal Committee, the National Working Committee (NWC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intervention and redress.
The dispute is expected to intensify political tension within the APC in Kwara State as the party gradually begins preparations towards the 2027 general elections.
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