Six incumbent House of Representatives members from Ondo State lost their All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election tickets over the weekend [1].
This outcome represents a significant shift in the state's political landscape, as the majority of sitting representatives failed to secure the party's nomination for their seats. The loss of these tickets prevents the incumbents from seeking reelection to the National Assembly under the APC banner.
The defeated lawmakers include Akingbaso, Adesida, Adefiranye, Ojogu, Adelegbe, and Odimayo [2]. These six individuals were among the nine total sitting representatives from Ondo State [3].
The primary elections took place across 203 wards [3]. The voting process covered the nine federal constituencies within the state [3].
Reports on the exact timing of the vote differed, with some sources stating the primary was held on Saturday and others stating it occurred on Sunday [4], [5]. Despite the discrepancy in the date, the result remains that the six incumbents were defeated by challengers within their party [1], [2].
Because the APC is a dominant political force in the region, losing the primary ticket often effectively ends a candidate's path back to the House of Representatives unless they seek a different party nomination. The results reflect a period of internal transition for the party's representation in the National Assembly from Ondo State.
“Six incumbent House of Representatives members from Ondo State lost their All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election tickets”
The defeat of six out of nine sitting representatives indicates a substantial internal shakeup within the Ondo State APC. This level of turnover suggests either a strategic move by party leadership to refresh its delegation or a significant shift in voter sentiment within the party's ward-level structures. The result likely alters the power dynamics and seniority of the state's representation in the National Assembly.
