Osun governorship race: APC screening committee bars Omisore, six other aspirants

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The All Progressives Congress Screening Committee has barred former APC National Secretary Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants from contesting in the Osun State governorship primary slated for December 13, citing gaps and irregularities in their nomination processes.

The committee’s report, sighted by our correspondent on Friday, urged stakeholders to reconcile for party unity ahead of the election, stressing that resolving disputes is key to a credible process.

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission had set the Osun State governorship elections for August 8, 2026.

The Screening Committee, led by Chief Obinna Uzoh, Esq., concluded its proceedings on December 4, 2025, and submitted its report to the APC National Working Committee in Abuja on Friday.

It stated that the aspirants—former Osun State Deputy Governor Omisore, Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, Benedict Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki, and Sen. Babajide Omoworare—did not submit proof of sponsorship from at least five fully registered and financially current party members from each Local Government Area in Osun State, as stipulated by Articles 9.3(i) and 31.2(ii) of the APC Constitution and Paragraph 6(c) of the party guidelines.

Only Mulikat Abiola Jimoh and Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji were approved to participate in the primary election.

The report read in part: “In carrying out its assignment, the Committee adopted the following screening process:

“Examination of documents and materials: All forms, declarations, supporting materials, and attachments submitted by aspirants were thoroughly reviewed to verify their authenticity and compliance with statutory and party requirements.

“Each aspirant underwent a structured interview session during which the Committee assessed their knowledge of party rules, personal preparedness, adherence to nomination requirements, and overall suitability.