'He Is An Impostor' - APC Rejects Hunye’s Claim To Ogun Governorship Ticket

‘He Is An Impostor’ – APC Rejects Hunye’s Claim To Ogun Governorship Ticket
Party says Abayomi Hunye remains suspended and cannot represent APC.
APC warns against political dealings with Hunye as its candidate.

The All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed Senator Adeola Olamilekan as its candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, dismissing the claim by Abayomi Hunye to the party’s ticket.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, describing Hunye as an “imposter” who is currently suspended from the party.

Basiru said the APC had concluded its governorship primary and nominated Adeola as its candidate, with Balogun Abiodun selected as his running mate.

According to him, the details of both candidates had been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission portal.

The APC national secretary said Hunye was not a member of the party in good standing, having been suspended on April 7, 2026.

“Hunye is not a member of the APC in good standing, he was suspended from the party on April 7, 2026; he is an imposter currently on suspension,” Basiru said.

He explained that the suspension followed a petition from Hunye’s Tube Ward in Ipokia Local Government Area.

Basiru said the decision was taken at the grassroots level, ratified by the relevant party executives and subsequently approved by the Ogun State Working Committee.

“His suspension was ratified by the Ogun State Working Committee and communicated to the national headquarters,” he said.

He described Hunye’s recent claim to the APC governorship ticket as “completely false, unauthorised, and a mischievous act aimed at misleading the public.”

According to Basiru, the suspension was based on allegations that Hunye engaged in activities considered harmful to the image and unity of the party.

He listed alleged anti party activities and actions intended to create division and disaffection among APC members as reasons for the suspension.

“Consequently, he lacks the legal and moral standing to represent the APC in any capacity,” the APC national secretary said.

The party maintained that there was no ambiguity over its Ogun governorship ticket, insisting that Adeola remained its candidate following the conclusion of the primary election.

“We reiterate that following the validly conducted primary election of the APC, the duly nominated and elected governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election is Senator Adeola Olamilekan, with his running mate being Balogun Abiodun.

“This is in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026 and the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,” Basiru stated.

He added that Adeola and Abiodun’s names and other details had been successfully uploaded to the INEC portal.

Basiru further said INEC had issued official acknowledgement slips confirming the duo as the recognised APC candidates for the 2027 Ogun governorship election.

The APC also warned individuals, groups and organisations against conducting political or financial transactions with Hunye while he presents himself as an APC governorship candidate.

“Any person, group or organisation that associates, collaborates or transacts any political business with Hunye under the guise of the APC does so at their own risk,” Basiru warned.

“He Is An Impostor” APC Rejects Hunye’s Claim To Ogun Governorship Ticket

“The party will not be held liable for any financial loss, legal disputes or criminal liability that may arise from such dealings.”

The APC national secretary urged party members and supporters in Ogun State to remain calm and law abiding while avoiding actions capable of disrupting peace in the state.