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Candidate Alabi of Shomolu Federal Constituency And Others Visit President Tinubu For Sallah

The elected House of Reps Candidate for APC in Somolu Federal Constituency, *Hon Alabi Kolade Alabi* esq. paid sallah homage to His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR at his Lagos residence. Hon Alabi went alongside other elected colleagues from the 24 federal constituencies in Lagos State.

The visibly elated host and leader of party was happy to receive the delegation, which gave him assurance of full supports to the renewed hope vision continued success of the APC administration under his firm leadership.

Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, Mr Cornelius Ojelabi were among other notable stakeholders at the event.

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*APC National Legal Adviser Counters The National Organising Secretary of the Party, Warning Against Implications of Any Directive That Usurps The Powers of Electoral Committees Chairmen to Announce Results And Declare Winners Of The Primary Elections At Ward Levels.*

(APC) ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL LEGALLY ADVISER

To: National Chairman

From: National Legal Adviser

RE: CENTRAL RESULT COLLIATION AND ANNOUNCEMENT CENTRE

Subject: Proper Procedure for the Declaration and Announcement of Results of Party Primary Elections and the Appropriate Body Vested with Such Powers

Your Excellency,

Proper Procedure for the Declaration and Announcement of Results of Party Primary Elections and the Appropriate Body Vested with Such Powers

I write to respectfully provide legal clarification and guidance on the proper procedure for the declaration and announcement of results arising from the Party’s Primary Elections, as well as the appropriate organs or committees statutorily empowered under the Party’s Constitution, Guidelines and the Electoral Act, 2026 (as amended) to undertake such functions.

This advisory has become necessary in view of the need to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, the Constitution of the Party, and the Guidelines for the Nomination of Candidates for the 2027 General Elections, in order to avoid procedural infractions capable of exposing the Party to avoidable litigation and internal disputes.

The extant Guidelines for the Nomination of Candidates for the 2027 General Elections clearly vest the powers of conduct, declaration and announcement of primary election results in the duly constituted Primary Election Committees.

Specifically, Section 9(ii)(e) of the Guidelines provides that the Primary Election Committee shall:

“Officially declare and announce the outcomes of all primaries conducted.”

The above provision is clear, unambiguous and mandatory. Consequently, the authority to officially declare and announce the results of any primary election

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conducted by the Party resides exclusively in the duly constituted Primary Election Committee and its designated Returning/Collation Officer for the relevant election.

Furthermore, the Guidelines make detailed provisions regarding the specific officers empowered to collate, declare and return candidates at the various levels of primary elections. Under Section 13 of the Guidelines dealing with Collation of Results, the Chairmen of the respective Primary Election Committees are expressly designated as the appropriate Returning Officers empowered to declare results and return winners.

For emphasis:

1. The Chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee serves as the National Collation/Returning Officer for Presidential Primaries.
2. The Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee serves as the State Returning Officer for Governorship Primaries.
3. The Chairman of the Senatorial Primary Election Committee serves as the Returning Officer for Senatorial Primaries.
4. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Primary Election Committee serves as the Returning Officer for House of Representatives Primaries.
5. The Chairman of the House of Assembly Primary Election Committee serves as the Returning Officer for State House of Assembly Primaries.

Accordingly, no other organ, officer, stakeholder, support group or unauthorized body possesses the legal authority to independently declare, announce, publish or purport to confirm the outcome of any Party primary election outside the procedure prescribed in the Guidelines.

In addition, Section 86 of the Electoral Act, 2026 (as amended) provides that direct primaries shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the political party. This statutory provision gives legal force and binding effect to the Party’s Guidelines governing the conduct of primaries and declaration of results.

Equally important is Article 20.4 of the Constitution of the Party, which provides that nomination processes shall take place at designated centres and not at the Party’s National Secretariat. This constitutional provision reinforces the principle that declarations and returns are to emanate from the officially designated venue of the primary election through the authorized Primary Election Committee and Returning Officers, and not from external or unauthorized locations.

With respect to disputes arising from the conduct or outcome of primary elections, Section 14(i) of the Guidelines provides thus:

“Any aspirant not satisfied with the conduct of the primary election may seek a review of the primary election within 24 hours of the declaration of the result at the appropriate Primary Electoral Appeal Committee.”

Furthermore, Section 14(iv) of the Guidelines provides as follows:

“The NWC (acting on behalf of NEC) shall have the final deci

APC Primaries: National Legal Adviser Counters The Memo From National Organising Secretary of the Party, Warns Against Implications of Directives That Usurp The Powers of Electoral Committees Chairman to Announce Results And Declare Winner At Ward Levels

ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL LEGALLY ADVISER

To: National Chairman

From: National Legal Adviser

RE: CENTRAL RESULT COLLATION AND ANNOUNCEMENT CENTRE

Subject: Proper Procedure for the Declaration and Announcement of Results of Party Primary Elections and the Appropriate Body Vested with Such Powers

Your Excellency,

Proper Procedure for the Declaration and Announcement of Results of Party Primary Elections and the Appropriate Body Vested with Such Powers

I write to respectfully provide legal clarification and guidance on the proper procedure for the declaration and announcement of results arising from the Party’s Primary Elections, as well as the appropriate organs or committees statutorily empowered under the Party’s Constitution, Guidelines and the Electoral Act, 2026 (as amended) to undertake such functions.

This advisory has become necessary in view of the need to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, the Constitution of the Party, and the Guidelines for the Nomination of Candidates for the 2027 General Elections, in order to avoid procedural infractions capable of exposing the Party to avoidable litigation and internal disputes.

The extant Guidelines for the Nomination of Candidates for the 2027 General Elections clearly vest the powers of conduct, declaration and announcement of primary election results in the duly constituted Primary Election Committees.

Specifically, Section 9(ii)(e) of the Guidelines provides that the Primary Election Committee shall:

“Officially declare and announce the outcomes of all primaries conducted.”

The above provision is clear, unambiguous and mandatory. Consequently, the authority to officially declare and announce the results of any primary election

No. 40, Blantyre Street, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria.
conducted by the Party resides exclusively in the duly constituted Primary Election Committee and its designated Returning/Collation Officer for the relevant election.

Furthermore, the Guidelines make detailed provisions regarding the specific officers empowered to collate, declare and return candidates at the various levels of primary elections. Under Section 13 of the Guidelines dealing with Collation of Results, the Chairmen of the respective Primary Election Committees are expressly designated as the appropriate Returning Officers empowered to declare results and return winners.

For emphasis:

1. The Chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee serves as the National Collation/Returning Officer for Presidential Primaries.
2. The Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee serves as the State Returning Officer for Governorship Primaries.
3. The Chairman of the Senatorial Primary Election Committee serves as the Returning Officer for Senatorial Primaries.
4. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Primary Election Committee serves as the Returning Officer for House of Representatives Primaries.
5. The Chairman of the House of Assembly Primary Election Committee serves as the Returning Officer for State House of Assembly Primaries.

Accordingly, no other organ, officer, stakeholder, support group or unauthorized body possesses the legal authority to independently declare, announce, publish or purport to confirm the outcome of any Party primary election outside the procedure prescribed in the Guidelines.

In addition, Section 86 of the Electoral Act, 2026 (as amended) provides that direct primaries shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the political party. This statutory provision gives legal force and binding effect to the Party’s Guidelines governing the conduct of primaries and declaration of results.

Equally important is Article 20.4 of the Constitution of the Party, which provides that nomination processes shall take place at designated centres and not at the Party’s National Secretariat. This constitutional provision reinforces the principle that declarations and returns are to emanate from the officially designated venue of the primary election through the authorized Primary Election Committee and Returning Officers, and not from external or unauthorized locations.

With respect to disputes arising from the conduct or outcome of primary elections, Section 14(i) of the Guidelines provides thus:

“Any aspirant not satisfied with the conduct of the primary election may seek a review of the primary election within 24 hours of the declaration of the result at the appropriate Primary Electoral Appeal Committee.”

Furthermore, Section 14(iv) of the Guidelines provides as follows:

“The NWC (acting on behalf of NEC) shall have the final decision on all app

SOMOLU HAS DELIVERED ITS VERDICT.

Certain moments in public life transcend celebration they become defining expressions of collective conviction.

Today is one such moment.
I extend profound congratulations to my Leader BARR. KOLADE ALABI on his emergence at the APC primaries, a development shaped not merely by political arithmetic, but by years of visible stewardship, institutional loyalty, and an uncommon understanding of grassroots realities.

What unfolded within SOMOLU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY was far more significant than a routine electoral exercise. It was a reaffirmation that credibility still commands influence, that consistency retains value, and that enduring human connection remains the most authentic currency in public leadership.

BARR. KOLADE ALABI has, over time, cultivated a political identity anchored on accessibility, civic balance, and administrative depth.
His acceptance across diverse blocs within the constituency is neither accidental nor manufactured, but rather the natural consequence of sustained engagement and measured leadership.

I also acknowledge the discerning role played by the All Progressives Congress leadership, stakeholders, and committed party faithful whose discipline and sense of direction preserved the integrity of the process.
For Somolu, this moment signals the continuity of thoughtful representation and the advancement of a political culture shaped by substance rather than noise.

History often remembers communities not for the volume of their politics, but for the wisdom of their choices. Today, SOMOLU made a statement of clarity.

Congratulations once again to BARR. KOLADE ALABI.

May this new chapter justify the confidence of the people and elevate the democratic aspirations of SOMOLU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

AKD WINS APC SHOMOLU REPS TICKET
Official Declaration of today's House of Reps primary election results for Shomolu Federal Constituency

Hon Kolade Alabi Polled 23, 290 votes to beat Hon Rotimi Olowo who scored 887 voted

Hon Alabi Kolade David Has Been Declared WINNER 🏆

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALHAJA ADENIKE MUSTAPHA (YEYE IDERA)

Happy birthday to a political leader and a wonderful woman who has the interests of all at heart. Today marks another fulfilled existence of God's faithfulness in your life. What else is fitting than to give glory and adoration to God Almighty!

May today bring forth all the wonderful things to keep you in good health, and may abundant blessings never cease in your household. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Warm regards

Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi
Commissioner for Transport
Lagos State.

16th May 2026.

INEC CVR RESUMES NATIONWIDE

INEC Resumes Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Nationwide Tomorrow, May 11, 2026 For Its Last Phase.

Exercise Closes Indefinitely On July 10, 2026

Capture This New Opportunity To:
* Register For PVC
* Correct Mistakes On Card
* Transfer To New Centre
* Replace Lost Or Damaged Card

INEC Is Playing It's Part, Play Your Own

HCT FELICITATES AKD ON BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATING A MENTOR, LEADER AND BUILDER OF THE PEOPLE

Today, I join family members, political associates, friends, and well-wishers across Bariga and beyond to celebrate an exceptional leader, a mentor, and a benefactor, Hon. Kolade Alabi David, on the occasion of his birthday.

Your life of service, humility, and unwavering commitment to grassroots development continues to inspire many of us within the political structure and beyond. Through your leadership, countless lives have been positively impacted, communities have experienced meaningful development, and many young people have found direction, support, and opportunities for growth.

On a personal note, I remain deeply appreciative of your constant encouragement, leadership support, and the confidence you continue to place in emerging leaders. Your accessibility and belief in people have remained one of the strongest qualities that distinguish your leadership style.

Your contributions to the growth and stability of Bariga LCDA, particularly your dedication to infrastructural development, youth empowerment, and community progress, will continue to speak for you across generations.

As you celebrate another year today, I pray that Almighty God grants you continued wisdom, strength, sound health, and greater accomplishments in all your future endeavours.

Happy Birthday to a true leader and an outstanding political figure.

Hon. Sakiru Olayinka Abiola
Deputy Leader
Bariga Legislative Arm & Councillor Of Ward A