APC Stakeholders Demand Disqualification of Toyin Okoro

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ise-Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti have protested, demanding the disqualification of Engr Toyin Okoro as the party's candidate for the Ekiti South-West/Ikere/Ise-Orun Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. The protest, led by Stephen Ogunjemilua, was prompted by concerns regarding Okoro's employment status as a former Senior Legislative Aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abass Tajudeen, and allegations of private business interests during his public service.

The stakeholders urged the APC national leadership to verify Okoro's employment and resignation records through official documentation before proceeding with his nomination. They referenced Section 66(1)(f) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which requires public servants to resign at least 30 days before an election.

The stakeholders emphasized that their request was for verification, not an accusation of wrongdoing, and called for an examination of relevant documents regarding Okoro's eligibility.