All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for Ondo State’s 2027 National Assembly elections have urged party members to accept the results of the party’s primary elections and refrain from protesting, emphasizing that winning the general elections requires unity.
The request was made on Friday in Akure after the candidates returned from Abuja, where the APC ended the uploading of results from its National Assembly primary elections.
Michael Akintomide, the APC flag bearer for the Ondo West/Ondo East Federal Constituency, spoke on behalf of the candidates and urged disgruntled party members to maintain composure and respect the party’s authority, pointing out that the National Working Committee (NWC) had completed the primary process in accordance with the party’s constitution.
“Agitation is not necessary. For the sake of clarity, party supremacy exists and the National Working Committee has spoken. They should disregard anything they post on social media that goes against the party’s stance. Even if there are protests, don’t join them. Have faith in the process. Credible individuals have emerged from the process, according to Akintomide.
He reiterated that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is still the APC’s leader in Ondo State and expressed optimism that the governor and the party leadership would cooperate to fortify the party in front of the 2027 elections.
Akintomide responded to worries that the APC’s electoral prospects would be impacted by differences that emerged from the primaries by characterizing them as a typical aspect of internal party contests.
“People have the right to express their displeasure. However, at the end of the day, we shall come to the round table and grasp that the party is higher than every personal interest. We’ll unite as a team and win,” he continued.
Speaking as well, Jimi Odimayo, the APC’s nominee for the Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency, urged party supporters to support every candidate that emerged from the primaries, claiming that despite the rivalry throughout the nomination process, the APC remained one family.
Odimayo expressed gratitude to Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the APC National Working Committee for their contributions to the smooth running of the primary polls.
“I recommend that all party members embrace the party’s candidates. I suggest that they come together and contribute to the party’s advancement. Our relationship is amazing. He declared, “It’s one family.”
Olumuyiwa Asagunla, the director-general of the Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) in Ondo State, stated that the purpose of the candidates’ reception was to thank President Tinubu and the APC National Working Committee for their support of the party in the state.
According to him, the organization has continued to mobilise, sensitise and empower communities across Ondo State since its inception in March 2024 and is optimistic that the APC would improve on its electoral performance in the 2027 general elections.
Asagunla credited the optimism to the development projects drawn to Ondo State and the accomplishments of the Tinubu government.
He, however, highlighted the need for reconciliation within the party, urging members to place the APC above personal goals and work together to ensure success in the 2019 general elections.