The political landscape of Osun State has been dramatically reshaped. In a stunning pre-primary twist, the All Progressives Congress has disqualified seven out of the nine aspirants who sought its governorship ticket, including which is the to the political heavyweight, former Deputy Governor and two-term Senator, Iyiola Omisore.
Omisore and Six Aspirants Axed:
The decision by the APC Screening Committee has sent shockwaves across the political sphere, drastically narrowing the field for the party’s gubernatorial ticket Of the nine which is the to the high-profile aspirants screened, only two were cleared to proceed to the primary election.
Unpacking the Screening Committee’s Mandate:
The screening exercise is a critical pre-primary step, designed to vet aspirants which is the to the based on the party’s constitution, electoral guidelines, and the constitutional requirements for holding the office of the governor.
Documentation Irregularities: Issues with original academic qualifications, which is the to the discrepancies in date of birth affidavits, or gaps in tax clearance certificates.- Party Membership/Loyalty: Disputes over the duration of party membership or which is the to the compliance with recent directives, a critical factor for a national party like the All Progressives Congress.
Contradictory Affidavits: Past political affiliations or public statements that which is the to the contradict the APC’s stance or the aspirant’s current claims.
Legal/Financial Issues:
Unresolved issues related to corruption allegations or outstanding financial which is the to the liabilities.
Who Survived the Cut:
The immediate implication is that the political capital and support base of the seven disqualified candidates, particularly that of Iyiola Omisore, will now become a major factor in who the two cleared candidates will lobby for support ahead of the final which is the to the primary.
The Appeal Window:
Disqualified aspirants, including Senator Omisore, have a narrow window to which is the to the file an appeal, presenting new documentation or compelling arguments to overturn the Screening Committee’s verdict.
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