BREAKING: Ondo Government Adopts Direct Primaries as Directed by APC NWC

Calls for Peaceful APC Primaries

The Ondo State Government has called upon members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct themselves peacefully during the upcoming party primaries, scheduled for May 15, 18, and 20, 2026.

Starnews NG reports that the primaries were scheduled to select candidates for the House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, and Senate, respectively.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, the government emphasised the importance of these primaries as a vital democratic process for the ruling party.

“We urge all aspirants, party leaders, and supporters to ensure the exercise remains hitch-free, transparent, and devoid of violence or rancour before, during, and after the polls,” the statement said.

The government reiterated that Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is committed to maintaining orderliness throughout the exercise, in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “Ondo State must continue to remain a model of political maturity and democratic excellence through the conduct of party members,” the statement stressed.

Furthermore, the statement added that the Ondo State Government has officially adopted direct primaries, aligning with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, which stated that “direct primaries should be adopted in situations where there is no agreed consensus candidate.”

The statement confirmed the state chapter’s commitment to abiding by the guidelines and internal democratic principles set by the national leadership of the APC in Abuja.

Describing the primaries as a significant boost for the party’s preparations towards future electoral victories, the government highlighted the importance of unity and discipline among party members. “Unity, discipline, and peaceful coexistence among party members will further strengthen the APC as one political family working towards a common goal,” it noted.

The Commissioner appealed to all stakeholders: “We urge all stakeholders to place the interest of the party and the state above personal ambition.” It also called on security agencies, electoral officials, and party faithful to cooperate fully in ensuring a successful and credible exercise across Ondo State.