APM's Adebayo Assures Members After Supreme Court Ruling

Adewale Adebayo, the chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun, assured party members that the Supreme Court's judgment on the Electoral Act 2026 does not affect the party's structure or operations. This statement was made following the apex court's unanimous ruling on September 24, which restored certain provisions of the Electoral Act that had been voided by the Court of Appeal.

The restored sections govern political parties' membership registers and candidate nominations, requiring parties to use membership registers submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at least 21 days before primaries. Adebayo urged members to remain calm and focused on the party's programs, emphasizing that the APM is intact and prepared for the 2027 elections.

He stated that the party is working to secure victory for its presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, and candidates for the state House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate. Adebayo encouraged members to intensify mobilization efforts and not be distracted by rumors regarding the Supreme Court judgment.