The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee has disqualified Senator Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants from participating in the forthcoming Osun State governorship primary, while clearing two aspirants—Mulikat Abiola Jimoh and Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji—to contest.
In its official report, the committee explained that it adopted a two-stage screening process to ensure transparency and fairness. The first stage involved a comprehensive examination of all documents and materials submitted by aspirants, including forms, declarations, supporting documents, and attachments. The second stage consisted of a structured interview session, during which aspirants were assessed on their knowledge of party rules, personal preparedness, adherence to nomination requirements, and overall suitability for the governorship race.
According to the committee, this methodology “ensured a transparent, fair, and objective evaluation process.”
The report also acknowledged the receipt of a petition from the Osun APC Renewal Group, which demanded the disqualification of all aspirants who failed to meet the mandatory nomination requirements outlined in the APC Constitution and the party’s guidelines for the primary.
“Upon careful review, the Committee found the issues raised in the petition to be weighty, substantial, and relevant to the integrity of the screening process. In the interest of fairness, transparency, and uniform application of the Party’s rules, the Committee resolved that the concerns highlighted should not be applied selectively,” the report stated.
Following this review, the committee affirmed that two aspirants—Jimoh and Oyebamiji—fully satisfied all constitutional and guideline requirements, including proper nomination by the required number of fully registered and financially up-to-date party members from each Local Government Area.
However, seven aspirants were found to have failed to meet the mandatory nomination criteria. Those disqualified are:
Sen. Iyiola Omisore
Babatunde Haketer Oralusi
Oyedotun Babayemi
Dr. Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi
Benedict Olugboyega Alabi
Adegoke Rasheed Okiki Adekunle
Sen. Babajide Omoworare
Their disqualification was based on non-compliance with Articles 9.3(i) and 31.2(ii) of the APC Constitution and Paragraph 6(c) of the APC Guidelines for the 2025 Governorship Primary, which mandate sponsorship by five fully registered and financially up-to-date party members from each LGA in the state.
The committee noted that the Osun chapter of the party remains deeply divided, recommending the establishment of a robust reconciliation mechanism to unite the various factions and restore cohesion ahead of the primary.
To further promote inclusion and reduce feelings of marginalisation, the committee advised the party to ensure that political appointments, party positions, and campaign roles are distributed equitably across all zones, blocs, and interest groups within the state.
