NGA legal challenge has emerged in the Ondo State branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as some aspirants loyal to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa contest the party's decision to hold direct primaries for the national assembly election on May 16, 2026. The case involves Pastor Akingboye Akinleke David, who is suing the APC, Independent National Election Commission (INEC), and candidate Donald Ojogo over the selection process. Akingboye argues that the APC cannot submit a candidate who did not win the primary and seeks a court ruling affirming that only the top vote-getter should be nominated. The lawsuit, filed on July 15, 2026, questions the legality of the APC's choice of Ojogo as the flagbearer for the Ilaje/Ese-Odo constituency. While the governor has requested a reconciliation committee to address internal disputes, the court has not yet set a hearing date.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the conflict as a legal challenge against the APC's internal processes, emphasizing the legitimacy of the direct primary system and questioning the influence of the governor's camp in the nomination process. It highlights concerns about irregularities and the need for judicial red
