The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to receive, deliberate, and ratify the report of the Osun State Screening Appeal Committee on Monday concerning the seven governorship aspirants disqualified from contesting in the party’s December 13 shadow election.
The five-member panel, led by Senator Tolu Odebiyi, conducted a two-day review of the appeals submitted by the disqualified aspirants and is expected to submit its findings ahead of the meeting of the party’s highest administrative organ at the national secretariat in Abuja.
The aspirants seeking to overturn their disqualification include former National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and the immediate former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi. Others are Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Kunle Adegoke (SAN), and Babatunde Haketer Oralusi.
The Barrister Obinna Uzor-led screening committee had earlier cleared Hon. Mulikat Adeola Jimoh and Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for the party’s December 13 primary election after confirming they met all regulatory requirements under the party guidelines, Constitution, and Electoral Act.
The disqualified aspirants, however, were referred to the NWC for final clearance before they could participate in the shadow election.
A member of the appeal panel, speaking in confidence on Sunday in Abuja, said the committee had productive sessions with all affected aspirants, who provided the necessary evidence and documents to support their appeals.
“The two-day exercise was conducted peacefully and in a family-like atmosphere,” the source noted.
The committee’s report will be submitted to the NWC through the office of the National Organising Secretary for deliberation during the Monday meeting.
Meanwhile, the delegates congress and delegate congress appeal are scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, and Wednesday, December 10, 2025, ahead of the party’s primary election on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
