Ogun APC House of Representatives primaries held peacefully, record turnout

The All Progressives Congress (APC) held its House of Representatives primaries across all 20 local government areas of Ogun State on Saturday. The exercise was described as largely peaceful, transparent and well‑organised, earning praise from party leaders, stakeholders and government officials.

In wards monitored by party officials and observers, the direct primary showed strong voter turnout and orderly accreditation and voting procedures. Returning officers and Independent National Electoral Commission officials were present at several centres.

In Sagamu Local Government, Ward 3, Taofeek Sokoya, Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), confirmed that Funmi Afuwape won the Remo Federal Constituency ticket.

“The exercise was peaceful and well‑organised. Hon. Funmi Afuwape won clearly, and we believe she will represent us well,” Sokoya said.

The primaries proceeded smoothly in Opeji Ward, Odeda Local Government, within the Abeokuta North/Obafemi‑Owo Federal Constituency, where Shuaib Afolabi Salisu cast his vote. At Oba Ward 07 in Obafemi‑Owo Local Government and across Abeokuta South, the exercise was similarly described as hitch‑free.

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Iziaq Kunle Salako participated in the primary at Ayetoro 2 Ward 3, Yewa North Local Government.

Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, previously endorsed by party leaders as the APC consensus candidate for Yewa North/Imeko‑Afon Federal Constituency, was affirmed by party members through a unanimous voice vote with no dissent.

A large turnout was also recorded at Ward 16 in Abeokuta North Local Government, where many party members gathered at the voting centre. At Imososi Methodist School in Ago‑Iwoye, Ijebu North Local Government, voters described the atmosphere as peaceful and hopeful.

In Ifo Local Government, Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye won the Okearo/Ibaragun/Robinyan Ward 7 APC primary, securing the party’s ticket for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency.

APC consensus governorship candidate Solomon Olamilekan Adeola voted at Ilaro Ward 1 in Yewa South Local Government, where Oluwatoyin Taiwo was overwhelmingly elected as the party’s candidate for Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency.

“I participated in the APC House of Representatives Direct Primary. We overwhelmingly elected Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo. APC is setting the pace for peaceful internal democracy,” Adeola said.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun praised APC members and stakeholders for their loyalty, discipline and commitment throughout the exercise.

“The successful conduct of the House of Representatives primary election marks the beginning of a series of important party exercises ahead of subsequent primaries for the Senate, House of Assembly, governorship and presidential positions,” the governor stated.

He also thanked returning officers, electoral officials, INEC personnel and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful, transparent, orderly and inclusive process across the state.

Governor Abiodun described Funmi Afuwape’s emergence as a reflection of the confidence placed in her leadership ability, experience and commitment to service, and expressed confidence that she would provide quality representation for the people of Remo Federal Constituency.

The governor reaffirmed the APC’s commitment in Ogun State to internal democracy, peaceful engagement and the continued pursuit of progressive ideals aimed at promoting unity, development and good governance.