The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to meet on Monday to review and deliberate on the report of the Osun State Screening Appeal Committee, which examined the disqualification of seven governorship aspirants ahead of the party’s December 13 primary election.
The five-member appeal panel, chaired by Senator Tolu Odebiyi, concluded a two-day sitting in Abuja and will present its findings to the NWC, the party’s highest administrative body, for final ratification.
The aspirants seeking to overturn their disqualification include:
- Former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore
- Former Deputy Governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi
- Dotun Babayemi
- Akin Ogunbiyi
- Senator Babajide Omoworare
- Kunle Adegoke (SAN)
- Babatunde Haketer Oralusi
These aspirants were previously disqualified by the Barrister Obinna Uzor-led screening committee.
Meanwhile, the panel confirmed that only Hon. Mulikat Adeola Jimoh and Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji met the party’s constitutional requirements, guidelines, and the provisions of the Electoral Act.
An appeal panel member, who spoke anonymously to The Nation, described the sessions as “cordial and productive,” adding that all affected aspirants submitted the necessary evidence and documentation to support their cases.
The panel’s report will be transmitted to the NWC through the Office of the National Organising Secretary for consideration at Monday’s meeting.
APC’s delegate congress is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, followed by the delegate congress appeal on Wednesday, December 10. The governorship primary election will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
