INEC officials absent at Surulere Constituency 11 APC primaries

Author: ObohPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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INEC officials absent at Surulere Constituency 11 APC primaries

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were absent from the APC primary election for the House of Representatives in Surulere Constituency 11, disappointing former local government chairman Quodir Onikeku. No accreditation took place, and residents expressed dissatisfaction with candidate Lanre Okunola, citing neglect. Onikeku urged APC leaders to address these issues ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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