Oyo APC members protest National Assembly candidate list
Members of the All Progressives Congress in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State have staged a peaceful protest, demanding that the party recognise Abiodun Gbolagade as the winner of the primary election for the Oluyole Federal Constituency.
The protesters, made up of party members and stakeholders, gathered at the party secretariat in Ibadan, insisting that Gbolagade emerged victorious in the primary election. Gbolagade claimed he secured more than 2,000 votes, while the incumbent lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, received only 36 votes.
He urged the party leadership to uphold the outcome of the primary election, saying doing so would strengthen party unity and improve the APC's chances in the 2027 general elections.
Several protesters also expressed support for Gbolagade, arguing that he had remained committed to the party over the years and deserved the ticket. They appealed to the leadership not to overturn the primary results, warning that any contrary decision could create discontent among members.
Responding to the protesters, Oyo APC Chairman, Moses Adeyemo, appealed for calm and assured them that the party would carefully review their concerns. He described Gbolagade as a loyal party member who had contributed significantly to the APC and promised that the leadership would act in the interest of peace and fairness.
However, the state chapter of the APC maintained that the list of candidates already submitted by the party's National Working Committee for the 2027 National Assembly elections remains unchanged. According to the party, the names have been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission portal in line with electoral requirements, with Tolulope Akande-Sadipe retained as the APC candidate for the Oluyole Federal Constituency.
The party also warned aspirants and their supporters against spreading misinformation capable of causing division within its ranks, insisting that the officially released list remains valid.
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