APC Uploads National Assembly Candidates’ Names To INEC Portal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun uploading the names of its Senate and House of Representatives candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.

Naija News reports that the exercise, which is in line with INEC guidelines, followed the approval of the final list by the party’s National Working Committee.

Some candidates confirmed to The Nation that they received Form EC9 from INEC on Monday night.

House of Representatives members Donald Ojogo (Ilaje-Ese Odo Constituency) and Festus Adefiranye (Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Constituency), who were cleared for re-election, applauded the party for giving them another opportunity to serve.

Among the successful senatorial candidates are Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), Prince Paul Ikonne (Abia South), Senator Emmanuel Udende (Benue Northeast), Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central), Senator Titus Tartenger (Benue Northwest) and Senator Olajide Ipinsagba (Ondo North).

Successful House of Representatives candidates include John Odimayo (Okitipupa/Irele Constituency), Abdulazeez Kaka (Kaduna North), Chief Samuel Okezie (Ukwa East/Ukwa West), Ekumankama Nkama (Afikpo North/Edda), Abubakar Abdullahi (Suleja/Tafa/Mokwa) and Festus Olarewaju (Idanre/Ifedore).

Others are Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye (Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency), Mohammed Mamman (Edu/Patigi/Moro) and Raheem Olawuyi (Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke Ero)

In a June 29 letter titled, “Forwarding of Approved List of Senatorial and House of Representatives Candidates,” signed by the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, the APC said the list was based on the reports of its Primary Appeal Committees.

The letter read, “Following the determination of appeals from the recently concluded primaries, the reports of the Appeal Committees were reviewed and subsequently considered and approved by the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress as the party’s final position on the affected constituencies.

“In accordance with the Electoral Act and INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines, we hereby transmit the enclosed list of the approved candidates for the seven senatorial districts and 19 House of Representatives constituencies for your records and necessary action.”

Oyo Candidates Receive Forms

APC National Assembly candidates in Oyo State also received their nomination forms in Abuja.

The candidates, who received Forms EC13D (Nomination) and EC9 (Affidavit in Support of Candidate’s Personal Particulars), are Senator Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central), Hon. Remi Oseni (Oyo South) and Mrs. Hannah Ogunesan (Oyo North).

The House of Representatives candidates are Bosun Oladele (Olorunsogo/Irepo/Oorelope), Tajudeen Kareem (Saki West/Saki East/Atisbo), Saheed Adejare Yusuf (Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa), Olamiju Alao-Akala (Ogbomosho North/Ogbomosho South/Oriire), and Olusegun Odebunmi (Ogo Oluwa/Surulere).

Others are Akeem Adeyemi (Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West), Tolulope Akande Sadipe (Oluyole), Umar Farouk Alao-Arisekola (Ibadan North), Folake Olunloyo-Oshinowo (Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West) and Ola Iyiola (Ibadan South-East/Ibadan North-East).

The rest are Sarafadeen Olaoniye (Ibarapa North/Ibarapa Central), Yusuf Asimiyu Osuolale (Ibarapa East/Ido), Olafisoye Akinmoyede (Akinyele/Lagelu), and Akin Alabi (Egbeda/Ona Ara).

According to The Nation, the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Ali, and his running mate would receive their forms on Thursday alongside other APC governorship candidates.

Speaking at the presentation, Yilwatda said the party found the primaries in Oyo State to be free and fair.

“We are here today to present INEC forms to the three senatorial candidates and 14 House of Representatives candidates from Oyo State,” he said.

“I congratulate you and wish you success in the coming elections,” he added.

Meanwhile, some aggrieved aspirants in Ondo State protested, alleging manipulation and calling on the party to address what they described as injustice.