The Digest:
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified former National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants from contesting its Osun State governorship primary ahead of the 2026 election. The decision follows a screening report, which found they failed to meet mandatory nomination requirements.
Key Points:
- Senator Iyiola Omisore and six others were disqualified from the APC Osun gubernatorial primary.
- A screening committee cited failure to submit proof of sponsorship from five members per LGA.
- The requirement is stipulated in the APC Constitution and primary guidelines.
- Only Mulikat Abiola Jimoh and Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji were cleared to contest.
- The committee acted on a petition and applied rules uniformly to ensure fairness.
- It noted deep divisions within the Osun APC and recommended reconciliation.
- The report advised equitable distribution of appointments to foster inclusion.
This move sharpens the focus on internal party compliance and sets the stage for a narrowed, yet potentially contentious, race for the APC ticket in Osun.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune, Vanguard
