APC Primaries: Oyo Among States Hit as Party Disqualifies 47 Senatorial Aspirants Nationwide

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified no fewer than 47 senatorial aspirants from participating in today’s party primaries across several states of the federation, with Oyo State recording six affected aspirants.
The development has stirred reactions within party circles as stakeholders prepare for the crucial primaries expected to determine the party’s candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Among those affected in Oyo State are:
Ademola Wasiu Alli – Oyo Central Senatorial District
Ajimobi Wasiu Adegboyega – Oyo North Senatorial District
Mr. Kolapoboye Kola Daisi – Oyo South Senatorial District
Faozey Oladotun Nurudeen – Oyo Central Senatorial District
Hon. Hameed Afeez Repete – Oyo Central Senatorial District
Amb. Pst. Akinremi Alade Bolaji – Oyo South Senatorial District
Other notable aspirants disqualified across the country include:
Ben Murray-Bruce – Bayelsa East Senatorial District
Benson S. Agadaga – Bayelsa East Senatorial District
Kolapoboye Kola Daisi – Oyo South Senatorial District
Wasiu Adegboyega Ajimobi – Oyo North Senatorial District
Tamunobaabo Danagogo – Rivers West Senatorial District
Tein Jack-Rich – Rivers West Senatorial District
Ipalibo Banigo – Rivers West Senatorial District
States affected by the disqualification exercise include Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, FCT, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara.
Political analysts believe the screening outcome may significantly alter the dynamics of the APC senatorial contests in several states, especially in Oyo where the race has generated widespread interest among party loyalists and supporters.