2027: Why Ogun APC Gov’ship Primary Can’t Stand – Hunye

Abayomi Hunye, a governorship candidate from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, has declared that the recent primary election, which resulted in the selection of Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the party's candidate, lacks transparency and fairness. Hunye, who continues to contest the 2027 governorship race, has also nominated a running mate.

Following the primary held in May, the APC declared Yayi as the winner. Wale Ohu, chairman of the Ogun State Governorship Electoral Committee, reported that Yayi garnered 304,055 votes from the 305,287 accredited voters who took part in the election. Hunye's sole opponent, Hunye, did not receive any votes in the primary conducted across Ogun State's 20 local government areas.

Hunye subsequently challenged the election in court, alleging widespread irregularities and the disenfranchisement of his supporters after he was awarded zero votes. On Wednesday, Hunye met with the leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abeokuta, expressing his determination to persist with the legal battle he has initiated against the party's primary.

He is prepared to continue his struggle for what he perceives as truth, fairness, and the preservation of the state's future. Hunye questioned how the people of Ogun State can entrust their resources and the future of their children to someone, according to him, who is not transparent about his background and origin. He emphasized that his objection is not about anyone's right to contest an election anywhere in the country, but about the dishonesty surrounding the candidate's background.

Hunye stated, "First, I don't know how we can trust our resources, the future of my unborn child, to somebody who does not belong here." He further clarified that it's not about not belonging to the state but about telling lies. He stated that people can contest elections elsewhere and have the right to do so, but building something on lies will not endure.

Hunye remains resolute in pursuing his claim, regardless of the obstacles ahead, and has warned that he will not give up. He said, "My prayer is that whatever happens, I pray I see the end of the whole struggle. But I want to give a warning: I will not relent. I even see this as a task for the unborn child of this state. God will help us."

Comr. Sunday Ogini, the National Treasurer of IPAC, acknowledged the validity of Hunye's concerns, stating that IPAC conducts its affairs with due process. He assured that the matter will be critically analyzed at the national level and that IPAC will provide support to pursue the case.