Oyo APC Chieftains Petition State Leadership Over Alleged Imposition in Lagelu Local Government Congress

APC chieftains in Lagelu, Oyo State, petition the party leadership to overturn congress results, alleging illegal imposition and external interference.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 8, 2026, 8:11 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

Formal Protest Against Alleged Power Grab and Imposition

The internal cohesion of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State is facing a significant challenge as prominent leaders in Lagelu Local Government Area have raised an alarm over the conduct of recent party congresses. In a strongly worded petition, the chieftains characterized the announced results as a form of "imposition" that ignores the collective will of the grassroots. The group maintains that the process was manipulated to favor a specific list of candidates, thereby undermining the democratic foundations upon which the party’s local structure is built.

Allegations of External Influence and Political Realignment

A central theme of the petition is the allegation that certain party members are working in connivance with external forces, including the opposition and the state governor. The signatories, representing multiple wards across the local government, claimed to possess documentary evidence of specific individuals maintaining political romances with rival parties. They argue that this "imposition" is a deliberate attempt to weaken the APC from within, effectively handing over control of the party structure to those whose loyalties may not lie with the APC’s national objectives.

Demand for Recognition of National Headquarters Approved List

The petitioners are demanding an immediate review of the congress outcome and the formal adoption of what they describe as the "authentic harmonized list." According to the leaders, a consensus had been reached across 14 wards to ensure unity and cohesion before the list was allegedly overturned. They are calling on the state leadership to respect the autonomy of the grassroots and strictly implement the executive lists that were originally vetted and approved by the APC National Headquarters in Abuja.