The Ondo State All Progressive Congress (APC) faced significant turmoil as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's attempt to impose a consensus arrangement for legislative candidates was rejected by the party's national secretariat. Despite Aiyedatiwa’s efforts to rally support across the state, none of his preferred candidates succeeded in the primaries. The National Working Committee (NWC) intervened, overturning the results and issuing a revised list that favored several incumbents. This shake-up affected key senatorial and House of Representatives seats, with notable changes including the replacement of Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti with Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire for Ondo Central. The NWC's actions were based on complaints from aggrieved lawmakers who alleged manipulation by state government agents. The fallout from this internal conflict highlights the ongoing power struggle within the Ondo APC as it prepares for the 2027 elections.
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