APC Aspirant Alleges Vote Manipulation in Ondo North Senatorial Primary

The APC primary results in Ondo North have been thrown into controversy. Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, a senatorial aspirant, alleges that the results in four local government areas were manipulated. He claims the entire process was handed over to the governor's political associates and his anointed aspirant.

The Primary Committee and its technical team, appointed by the APC National Secretariat, was supposed to supervise the three senatorial districts. However, they didn't do their job. The committee split into two factions, one headed by the chairman and another by the secretary, and they ceded everything to the governor's camp.

Ajipe explained that he won in Owo and Ose local government areas where a proper exercise was held during the senatorial primary conducted on May 18, 2026. He didn't win in the other areas, though. Results from Akoko Northwest, Akoko Northeast, Akoko Southeast, and Akoko Southwest local government areas didn't reflect what happened on the field. The results of the four council areas were fraudulently allocated, he says.

The Ajipe Democratic Movement [ADM] categorically rejects the purported declaration of Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye as the winner of the APC Ondo North Senatorial Primary held on May 18, 2026.

“What happened in the 4 Akoko LGAs wasn't an election”

— it was allocation of votes in broad daylight.

At the APC State Secretariat in Akure, the Chairman of the National Assembly Primary Election Committee, Hon. Iboroma Harry Dabibi, announced that Gbenga Elegbeleye polled 28,062 votes to emerge winner. Ajipe Alex secured 17,313 votes, and incumbent Senator Olajide Ipinsagba recorded 9,819 votes.

But Ajipe insists that the results don't reflect the true outcome of the primary. He's calling on the APC National Working Committee to review the declaration of the Ondo North senatorial primary results and declare him the winner since he was the one with validly counted votes. He won't back down, and he's demanding justice.

The aspirant commended the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for intervening and preventing a crisis the senatorial primary could have caused. He's grateful for the minister's help. He expressed dissatisfaction with the roles allegedly played by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in imposing Elegbeleye. He's not happy about it, and he's speaking out.

Ajipe said the party risks repeating history. In 2015, with no APC governor in Ondo, they won the presidential election overwhelmingly. In 2019, with an APC governor, they lost. If this injustice stands, Mr. President may become the biggest victim again in 2027. That's what Ajipe is worried about.

Ajipe's allegations highlight the need for transparency in the electoral process. The APC National Working Committee must take his claims seriously and review the results to ensure fairness and justice. They can't ignore him. The people of Ondo North deserve a free and fair election, and it's the party's responsibility to ensure that. They're counting on the party to do the right thing.

As the APC prepares for the 2027 general elections, they must address the issues raised by Ajipe and other aspirants. The party's credibility is at stake, and they can't afford to ignore the concerns of their members. They need to take action. The Minister of Interior's intervention is a positive step towards ensuring peace and fairness in the electoral process. However, more needs to be done to prevent such incidents in the future. The APC must take concrete steps to address the concerns of their members and ensure that the electoral process is free from manipulation. They won't succeed if they don't.

In the end, the outcome of the Ondo North senatorial primary will have significant implications for the APC and the people of Ondo State. The party must take the allegations of vote manipulation seriously and take prompt action to address them. Anything less will undermine the credibility of the electoral process and damage the party's reputation. They can't let that happen. The APC National Working Committee has a crucial role to play in resolving this crisis. They must investigate the allegations and take prompt action to address them. The people of Ondo North are waiting for justice, and it's the party's responsibility to deliver it. They're expecting a lot from the party.

The 2027 general elections are just around the corner, and the APC must get their house in order. They can't afford to ignore the concerns of their members and the people of Ondo State. The party must take concrete steps to address the issues raised by Ajipe and other aspirants, and ensure that the electoral process is free and fair. They need to work hard to make it happen. It's time for the APC to take a stand and demonstrate their commitment to democracy and fairness. The people of Ondo State are watching, and the party's credibility is at stake. They must take prompt action to address the allegations of vote manipulation and ensure that justice is served. They won't have a choice if they want to succeed.

The outcome of the Ondo North senatorial primary is just the beginning. The APC must take concrete steps to address the issues raised by Ajipe and other aspirants, and ensure that the electoral process is free from manipulation. The party's credibility is at stake, and they can't afford to ignore the concerns of their members. They need to take action now. The people of Ondo State deserve a free and fair election, and it's the party's responsibility to ensure that. The APC National Working Committee must take prompt action to address the allegations of vote manipulation and ensure that justice is served. The 2027 general elections are just around the corner, and the party must get their house in order. They won't have much time to waste.