Ifeoluwa Oyedele Campaign Organisation Strongly Condemns Outcome of the APC Primary Election in Ondo State.
20th April 2024 marks a dark chapter in the history of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, as the party’s primary election descended into chaos, fraud, and violence. The blatant disregard for democracy, decency, and party unity displayed during this election is appalling and unacceptable.
A primary election, which was meant to demonstrate the party’s commitment to free, fair, and credible elections, instead turned into a disgraceful spectacle of manipulation and thuggery. The reported attacks on APC members in Akure and the glaring sporadic shooting at members of the party in Idanre who did not support Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, alongside heavy-handed tactics of vote buying, marred the entire process.
It is deeply troubling to witness such eerie and blatant display of lawlessness in broad daylight. The actions of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his supporters have not only shattered the integrity of the APC but also undermined the trust of the people of Ondo State in our ability to govern and conduct fair elections.
When our principal received, a day before, the rumour of the plan to unleash terror during the elections he initiated a telephone conversation with the Governor. It is deeply regrettable that the Governor failed to rein in his goons even after our principals appeal and advice that a governorship ticket is not worth the blood of any human being.
Governor Aiyedatiwa must realize that his personal ambition should never come at the expense of the unity and progress of our party. By allowing this election to be tainted by violence and irregularities, he has betrayed the trust of the APC members and endangering the party’s chances in the upcoming November elections.
We, the Ife Oyedele Campaign Organization, unequivocally reject the outcome of this sham election. It is clear that the will of the people has been subverted, and justice must prevail. We call on the National Leadership of the APC to reject this election and take immediate steps to restore the integrity of our party.
It is worrisome that the real opposition lies not outside but within our own ranks, where Governor Aiyedatiwa has sown seeds of discord and division. We urge all APC members to unite against this betrayal of our party’s values and work towards a future where integrity, transparency, and unity prevail.
Additionally, we call on the leadership of the party to critically investigate and conceal this charade of an election, as the future of the party and the trust and loyalty of the people are at stake.
Hon. Segun Olukoju
Director General, Ife Oyedele Campaign Organisation.
