Tension erupted in Kwara State after the lawmaker representing Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Tijani Kayode, reportedly scored zero votes in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.
PrimeTimes Nigeria gathered that Kayode lost the ticket to Rafiu Ajakaye, who is believed to enjoy the backing of allies of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
According to Punch, Kayode questioned the credibility of the process in his reaction to the outcome and hinted at possible legal action.
“Did they conduct an election in the first place? Did the person they announced as the winner participate in the primaries? They announced him as the winner, but this may end up in litigation,” he said.
Stakeholders Oppose Ashiru’s Third-Term Bid
Meanwhile, a stakeholders’ group in Kwara South opposed alleged attempts to secure a third Senate term for the Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Lola Ashiru.
Addressing journalists in Ilorin on Sunday, the Kwara South APC Opinion Leaders warned against actions capable of undermining internal democracy ahead of Monday’s senatorial primary.
The group spoke through former council chairman, Uthman Alabi.
“Today, we speak as a committed APC group in Kwara South. We are united by one common objective to ensure that the ongoing primary elections in our state are conducted in a free, fair, transparent, credible, and democratic manner,” Alabi said.
The stakeholders declared support for former Federal Character Commission Chairman, Dr Muheebat Dankaka, describing her as the preferred candidate of the district.