Kunle Ayoola, APC Rep's aspirant, switches to the Accord Party

Hon. Kunle Ayoola, a former House of Representatives aspirant who had campaigned under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner in Ife Federal Constituency, has resigned from the party and joined the Accord Party.

Ayoola had been regarded as a leading candidate for the APC nomination before the party’s primary election, in which the seat was ultimately awarded to Hon. Taofeek Ajilesoro.

He submitted a resignation letter on 12 June 2026 to the APC chairman of Ilode Ward 1 in Ife East Local Government Area.

In the letter, Ayoola cited ongoing concerns about the APC’s leadership style, internal democracy, transparency, and treatment of members as the reasons for his departure. He said he had grown increasingly dissatisfied with the party’s direction over the years.

“Over the years, I have become increasingly disappointed by what I perceive as a lack of good leadership, the prevalence of dictatorial tendencies, inadequate consultation, and the absence of proper dialogue on important party matters,” he wrote. “Decisions are often taken without meaningful engagement with members, creating an environment that discourages participation and constructive contributions.”

Ayoola also highlighted alleged corruption, favoritism and a lack of accountability within the APC, stating that these issues had eroded his confidence in the party’s commitment to fairness and democratic values. “I am also deeply concerned about issues of corruption, favouritism, and lack of accountability within the party. These practices have weakened my confidence in the party’s commitment to fairness, justice, and democratic principles,” he added.

He expressed further discontent with his experience during the APC primary election for the Ife Federal House of Representatives seat, claiming he was treated unfairly despite his loyalty and contributions to the party. “On a personal level, I feel particularly aggrieved by the disrespect and unfair treatment I received during the party’s primary election when I contested for the Ife Federal House of Representatives seat,” Ayoola said. “Despite my commitment, loyalty, and contributions to the party, I was subjected to actions and decisions that I believe were unjust, disrespectful, and inconsistent with the principles of fairness and internal democracy that a political party should uphold. The manner in which the process was conducted left me feeling marginalised and undervalued.”