Political News: Contestation of APC Primary Results in Epe

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Political News: Contestation of APC Primary Results in Epe

BIA Eruobodo, an aspirant in the House of Representatives primary election for Epe Federal Constituency, has challenged the results due to alleged irregularities. In other news, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has formed an alliance ahead of the 2027 elections, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde plans to screen 2,122 candidates for various positions. Additionally, former Chief of Air Staff Sadiq Baba Abubakar has announced his resignation from active politics.

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