APC Aspirant Yemi Olayinka Alleges Intimidation in Primaries

Pastor Yemi Olayinka, an aspirant for the APC ticket in the Ado Ekiti/Irepodun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency, alleged that he faced intimidation during the party's primary elections held in Ekiti. He claimed that threats were made to him and his supporters, discouraging them from participating in the electoral process.

Despite these allegations, Olayinka expressed satisfaction with his participation and the turnout, describing the struggle against intimidation as a demonstration of resilience. Incumbent lawmaker Steve Fatoba, who contested alongside Olayinka, dismissed the allegations of intimidation, asserting that the primary was an open democratic process and that everyone was free to contest and vote.

Fatoba emphasized the strong support for the APC, urging members to remain united ahead of future elections. Other party leaders, including Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, supported Fatoba's stance, with Modup Adelabu also denying any claims of coercion during the primary.