Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State on Friday took their protest to the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, challenging the outcome of the party’s primary election for Agege Constituency I ahead of the 2027 elections.

The group, led by Johnson Kolawole, alleged that the results of the May 20, 2026, primary election were altered to the detriment of Egunjobi Ganiyu Kola, whom they claimed emerged victorious in the exercise but was subsequently denied recognition as the party’s candidate.

Addressing journalists after submitting a petition to the party leadership, the protesters called on the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and members of the National Working Committee, NWC, to review the outcome of the primary.

Kolawole said the delegation comprised the chairmen and secretaries of the five wards that make up Agege Constituency I, as well as the APC chairman and secretary in the local government.

According to him, results collated from the primary election showed that Egunjobi secured 9,132 votes out of the 10,126 votes cast across the constituency’s five wards. He added that another aspirant, Oladipo Tunde Shola, polled 560 votes, while Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola received 434 votes.

The protesters maintained that Egunjobi was duly screened, cleared to contest, and officially declared the winner by the returning officer, Hon. Kayode Kassim Eleshin, at the conclusion of the exercise.

Kolawole further claimed that the primary election was monitored by APC officials, observers from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, journalists and other stakeholders, describing the process as peaceful, transparent and credible.

However, he expressed concern over the subsequent publication of Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola as the APC candidate for Agege Constituency I in a newspaper report dated May 25, 2026.

According to him, the published outcome was inconsistent with the results announced at the primary election.

“We respectfully urge the National Working Committee and all relevant organs and committees of our great party to uphold the authentic result as declared by the Returning Officer and formally recognise Egunjobi Ganiyu Kola as the duly elected APC candidate for Lagos State House of Assembly, Agege Constituency I,” Kolawole stated.

He added that the group was prepared to submit documentary evidence, video recordings from the five wards, as well as reports from election observers and security agencies to support its claims.

The protesters also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership to intervene and ensure that what they described as the genuine mandate of party members in the constituency is respected and protected.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, has dismissed speculation surrounding the political future of former Osun State Deputy Governor and ex-national secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, saying he was convinced the veteran politician would remain in the party.

Adegoke made the remarks  Friday while featuring on the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Osun State Council Guest Platform, where he addressed questions on the state of the APC and preparations for future elections.

“Senator Iyiola Omisore will not move away from the APC. He is a wise politician, and I respect his sense of politicking. He won’t go that way,” he said.

Adegoke argued that the APC remained firmly rooted in the Osun East Senatorial District, making it unlikely that Omisore’s supporters would consider leaving the party.

“If you note, the whole of Osun East Senatorial District is with the APC. I am sure none of Omisore’s followers will want to leave where they are comfortable for another party,” he said.

Adegoke also dismissed concerns over internal disagreements within the party, describing them as minor issues that will not affect its electoral prospects.

According to him, “disagreements are not peculiar to the APC. Every political party experiences internal disputes from time to time.

“In every political party, there would be disagreement. We have our own fair share of internal disputes, but it is manageable.”

He stated that members expressing dissatisfaction with the party were merely giving advance notice of their concerns and would continue to be engaged by the leadership.

“People resigning are only giving us advance notice. They will still be engaged. The party, as we are, is already discussing the sources of their concerns,” he added.

The APC chieftain contrasted his party’s situation with that of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which he claimed was no longer a formidable force in Osun State.

“Unlike other parties, like the PDP, which is not on the ground anymore, they have all dissolved into Accord,” he said.

Adegoke expressed confidence in the APC’s chances of success, arguing that the opposition had failed to manage its internal affairs effectively.

“Our chances of success are confident. The PDP could not manage its own party, and they want to win the state. The people who assisted them to win the 2022 election are now in the APC,” he said.

He maintained that the disagreements within the APC were insignificant and would not undermine the party’s electoral fortunes.

“Our internal disagreements are minor and minute, and they will not affect our chances,” Adegoke stated.

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in Kano State, Dr Yusuf Bello Danbatta, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Danbatta announced his defection in a formal statement released to journalists in Kano on Friday.

Explaining his decision, he said: “I hereby formally announce my decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision was taken after careful consideration and wide consultations with my leaders, political associates, supporters, and stakeholders.”

He added that he believes the APC offers him a better opportunity to serve the people and contribute to the development of Kano State and Nigeria.

Danbatta said he was particularly inspired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s leadership and the state government’s development agenda.

“I am convinced that the APC provides a more suitable platform for me to contribute effectively to the advancement of our people and the development of our state and the nation at large,” he stated.

The former PDP chieftain also praised what he described as the APC’s inclusive approach and commitment to improving the welfare of citizens.

He pledged to continue working for unity, peace, and sustainable development.

He also thanked PDP members and leaders for their support and cooperation over the years, expressing his readiness to work with APC members and other stakeholders for the continued development of Kano State.