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APC Primaries Marred by Controversy as Factions Clash Over Results

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Tensions run high within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party's primary election results have been rejected by a faction led by the Presidential Campaign Council of Agege and Orile-Agege. The protests, which took place at Blue Roof in Agege, were sparked by the results of the May 10, 2025, primary elections, where Alhaji Tunde Azeez and Akinola Abiodun emerged as chairmanship candidates for Agege and Orile-Agege, respectively. The aggrieved faction, led by Adetunji Akinyemi, accused Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and his allies of manipulating the primary process, relying on party machinery and intimidation to disenfranchise independent voices and reform-minded aspirants.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC primary elections held on May 10, 2025, were marred by controversy as a faction led by the Presidential Campaign Council of Agege and Orile-Agege rejected the results.
  • The aggrieved faction accused Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and his allies of manipulating the primary process, relying on party machinery and intimidation to disenfranchise independent voices and reform-minded aspirants.
  • The faction called for a reevaluation of the primary process, stating that the outcome was not a reflection of due process, but a culmination of manipulation, exclusion, and abuse of party machinery.
  • The Obasa group vehemently disputed the allegations of imposition, describing claims of manipulated primaries as a desperate attempt by "sore losers" to undermine the party's credibility.
  • The controversy has led to protests in various parts of Lagos, including Somolu, Third Mainland Bridge, and Ikeja, as APC members dissatisfied with the primary results took to the streets to voice their discontent.

Statistics:

  • Over hundred APC members protested at Blue Roof in Agege to reject the primary election results.
  • The protests highlighted the deep-seated divisions within the APC Lagos chapter, with various factions vying for control and influence ahead of the forthcoming local government elections.
  • The primaries were held on May 10, 2025, with no specific data on the number of voters, candidates, or electoral officers involved.

Sources:

  • "APC primaries: Protest rocks Agege over results" (no date provided)
  • Various others, as mentioned in the original article text.

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