Prominent gubernatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Omo'ba Jimi Odimayo has voiced grave concerns over alleged irregularities in the ongoing APC primaries.
Odimayo has highlighted significant discrepancies between official communications from the State Working Committee and purported directives from Governor Aiyedatiwa to the National Working Committee.
During a stakeholders meeting held recently, Odimayo brought to light findings that indicate deviations from party guidelines, particularly concerning the deployment of returning and electoral officers in their wards of origin, in violation of party regulations.
He expressed dismay over reported assaults on his supporters who sought to exercise their franchise, noting that only supporters of the incumbent Governor Aiyedatiwa were permitted to participate in the voting process while other aspirant supporters were subjected to harassment and prevented from casting their votes.
Odimayo alleged that elections did not take place in all of the two hundred and three wards, as voters were allegedly barred from voting by suspected thugs believed to be affiliated with the incumbent Governor Aiyedatiwa.
These actions, according to Odimayo, not only undermine the principles of fair play but also contravene the core tenets of the APC.
Consequently, he has called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and the leadership of the APC to intervene and ensure the cancellation of the ongoing primaries, with a fresh primary election scheduled and conducted with transparency, fairness, and justice.
Odimayo emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of the party's internal processes and urged all stakeholders to prioritize the collective interests of the APC and the people of Ondo State.
He reiterated his commitment to ensuring that every aspirant is afforded a fair chance, and democratic ideals are upheld without compromise.
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