Olarewaju Insists On Due Process In APC Primary Victory

Former Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, Ibrahim Olarewaju, has firmly rejected claims that he breached electoral rules during the All-Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Ekiti North Federal Constituency II.

Olarewaju, a former member of the House of Representatives, won the APC ticket in May. His media office clarified that his victory was the product of grassroots engagement and adherence to party rules.

A statement issued in Ado Ekiti by his media aide, Moses Owoyemi, confirmed that Olarewaju resigned from his presidential appointment on March 31, 2026. The resignation, according to Owoyemi, complied with directives requiring political appointees to step down before seeking elective office.

“It is incorrect and misleading to suggest that Olarewaju’s participation in the primary election violated any provision of the law. Allegations, no matter how loudly repeated, do not amount to evidence,” Owoyemi stated.

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The media office stressed that Olarewaju’s resignation is a matter of public record, verifiable through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. It added that his career in law and public service reflects transparency and respect for due process.

“Those who know him understand that he has never pursued public office by circumventing established legal processes,” the statement read.

Delegates from Moba, Ilejemeje, and Ido-Osi Local Government Areas voted in the primary, which the media office described as peaceful and democratic. Olarewaju emerged as the clear winner, with other aspirants accepting the outcome in the interest of party unity.

Party leaders and members were commended for conducting themselves responsibly during the exercise. The office noted that the result reflected the will of accredited delegates.

Olarewaju’s camp emphasized that his priority remains uniting APC stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections. He believes politics should be driven by service and ideas, not misinformation.

“We urge members of the public to disregard speculative claims unsupported by verifiable evidence. Our confidence remains in the APC’s internal democratic processes and in the ability of party organs to address any legitimate concerns fairly and transparently,” the statement added.

The media office stressed that the APC in Ekiti North Federal Constituency II is larger than any individual ambition. It called for collective efforts to strengthen party unity and deliver democratic dividends to constituents.

It also advised aggrieved aspirants to pursue grievances through party mechanisms or legal channels, rather than media campaigns that could cause division.

Olarewaju’s team concluded that his victory was not only a personal achievement but also a mandate to consolidate APC’s strength in Ekiti North. His focus, they said, is on building consensus and preparing for the challenges of the 2027 polls.

By addressing the controversy directly, Olarewaju has sought to reinforce his credibility and position himself as a candidate committed to lawful and transparent political engagement.