APC Coalition Demands Replacement of Ekiti Reps Candidate

A Coalition of All Progressive Congress (APC) Support Groups in Nigeria has formally requested the national leadership of the APC to substitute Toyin Okoro Zachaius as the House of Representatives candidate for Ekiti South 1 federal constituency ahead of the 2027 elections. The coalition, represented by National Secretary Chidiebere Osundu, claims that Zachaius has violated public service rules and is under investigation by anti-corruption agencies for serious allegations, including a past conviction for fraud-related offenses in 2006 and alleged conflicts of interest while serving as a legislative aide.

The coalition warns that allowing Zachaius to run could lead to the party winning the election only to have the results nullified by the courts, thereby undermining the party's integrity and risking representation for the people of Ekiti South. They also express concern over attempts to use President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's name to intimidate anti-corruption agencies and the party leadership.