2019: Oyo APC Adopts Indirect Primary

The Oyo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday endorsed indirect primary election ahead of the 2019 general elections in the state.

This was sequel to a motion moved by Hon. Olaide Olalere, an aspirant for the post of House of Assembly seat from Ibadan North East local government area at an extended meeting with Governor Abiola Ajimobi of the state and other APC stalwarts.

The meeting was held at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan.

The motion, which was supported by other aspirants of the party, was seconded by Mrs. Adebukola Ajaja, another House of Representatives aspirant from Ibadan North Federal Constituency.

The duo, who spoke on behalf of all aspirants at the meeting, argued that they were satisfied with the indirect primary election.

Olalere said, “After the extensive meeting today, I am happy and we have agreed to use indirect primary elections, on behalf of all members and aspirants, I hereby move the motion for the adoption of indirect primary election.”

At the meeting were former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, state Chairman of the party, Chief Akin Oke, state secretary, Mr. Mojeed Olaoya and Speaker of she state House of Assembly.