An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the House of Representatives has formally petitioned the Oyo State APC leadership, demanding recognition as the legitimate candidate for the Ibadan Northeast/Ibadan Southeast Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. Hon. Ishaq Morufat Ajibola submitted the petition on July 13, 2026, addressed to the Oyo State APC Chairman, with copies sent to the party's National Chairman, National Secretary, and National Women Leader.
Petition details and demands
The petition, titled 'Petition and Demand for the Issuance of My INEC Candidate Nomination Form Following My Victory at the APC House of Representatives, National Assembly Primary Election Held on 16th May, 2026,' outlines Ajibola's grievances. She claims she was properly screened and found qualified before the primary election, which was conducted in accordance with APC's constitution and guidelines. Ajibola asserts she was declared the winner in both Ibadan Northeast Local Government Area and Ibadan Southeast Local Council Development Area.
Despite her alleged victory, Ajibola says the party has not issued her the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms required to formalise her candidacy, while other successful candidates have reportedly received theirs. 'It is noteworthy that several weeks have elapsed since the conduct and declaration of the results of the primary election, yet no satisfactory explanation has been given for the failure to issue me the necessary nomination documents, while I understand that other successful candidates have been accorded the necessary recognition,' she wrote.
Seven-day ultimatum
Ajibola argues that withholding the nomination documents violates her rights and risks overturning the mandate given by party members. She stresses her loyalty to the APC and preference for resolving the matter internally before considering legal steps. Her petition contains three specific demands: formal confirmation of her candidacy, release of all relevant INEC nomination documents without delay, and identification and clearance of any administrative bottlenecks causing the hold-up.
She set a seven-day deadline from the date of receipt for the party to act, warning that continued inaction could cause 'irreparable prejudice' to her candidature. The development highlights internal tensions within the Oyo APC as the 2027 elections approach.
