The former Majority Leader, who described himself as a foundation member of the APC, said he joined the party from the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) during the 2014 merger. He said he was registered under membership ID APC072205000345 in the renewed register of Mbaanyam Ward dated January 27, 2026.

He recalled that he was elected into the 10th Benue State House of Assembly and served as Majority Leader between June 2023 and September 2025.

Tiseer said he contested for re-election in the APC primaries in April 2026 and allegedly won with popular votes in all six council or electoral wards of Mbagwa Constituency, including Mbaawe, where the APC candidate was allegedly announced fraudulently.

He said that instead of expending his energy on litigation, he decided to activate his constitutional rights as a Nigerian under Chapter IV, Section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The former lawmaker quoted the relevant section of the Constitution, which states that every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons and, in particular, may form or belong to any political party for the protection of their interests.

He insisted that the APC in Benue State had degenerated into promoting impunity to the highest degree.

According to Tiseer, his interests and quest for justice could no longer thrive in the party, prompting him to tender his resignation and disengage from the APC while possibly seeking compatibility in another association or political party.

He, however, expressed respect for the chairman, ordinary members of the APC in Ushongo LGA and the party nationwide, wishing them well.

Tiseer’s resignation comes amid growing concerns over the outcome of party primaries in several constituencies ahead of the next elections.

He described the alleged development as worrisome and disturbing, saying the names of the party’s agents have been uploaded onto the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, platform ahead of the election.

According to him, “ADC agents in Ward 5, Ejigbo, were allegedly not issued identification tags despite the party submitting their names through the required process.”

Salaam said similar reports had emerged from about 10 local government areas across Osun State, raising concerns over the presence of the party’s representatives at polling units.

“The report that my agents are not being recognised at most of the wards across the state is worrisome and disturbing.

“Despite the fact that we uploaded all the names of our party agents, especially here in Ejigbo, the agents in Ward 5 for the ADC were not given tags. The same thing happened in about 10 local governments across the state,” he lamented.

Salaam who said he had reported the matter to the relevant authorities and that the issue was being examined, stressed that party agents should be present during the counting of votes.

“I reported the matter to the relevant authorities, and they are looking into it. When the votes are being counted, it is necessary for my agents to be recognised at the polling units,” he said.

The ADC candidate, however, said voting in Ejigbo Local Government Area had proceeded without any crisis as of the time he spoke, expressing hope that the process would remain peaceful until the conclusion of the exercise.

He said he might address journalists again at the end of the election to provide an update on the alleged non-recognition of ADC agents, adding that the party expected a fair process.

“If there is a fair election, with no rigging or manipulation, and there is a level playing field, I trust my God that I’m going to win the election. The ADC had campaigned on its programmes and rejected vote-buying,” he stated.

The APC candidate applauded the large turnout of voters in Ikire, stressing that it demonstrated that the people were not intimidated.

According to him: “INEC officials are here, the voters are here, security operatives are here. I want to commend the large turnout of voters in Ikire. It shows that people are not intimidated, and generally, things are going on fine across the state.”

Speaking on concerns about possible violence in Ikire, the APC candidate tasked the police and other security agencies to remain proactive in protecting voters and ensuring a peaceful exercise.

Oyebamiji, while commenting on the reported arrest of a politician, said he expected the police to discharge their duties professionally.