Hon. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), relevant security agencies, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to safeguard the integrity of the APC primary election process in the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency.
In a press statement, the House of Representatives aspirant expressed appreciation to party members, supporters, women, youths, and grassroots stakeholders who participated peacefully in the primary despite reported incidents of intimidation, pressure, and attempts to undermine the democratic will of the people.
According to verified polling unit reports collated by agents across the constituency, Hon. Fajemirokun-Ajayi secured overwhelming grassroots support, particularly within Odigbo Local Government Area, the largest voting bloc in the constituency. The figures show:
– *Hon. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi* — 4,247 votes
– *Matthew Oye Oyerinmade* — 1,790 votes
– *Festus Adefiranye* — 788 votes
She recorded decisive victories across several wards in Odigbo LGA, including Agbabu, Ago-Alaye, Ajue, Araromi Obu, Ebijaw, Koseru, Odigbo, Ore I, and Ore II.
However, the statement alleged that despite the clear outcome reflected in polling unit reports, there were disturbing reports of intimidation, disruption, and irregularities in parts of the constituency. These included alleged disruption of voting lines, absence of electoral officials in certain locations, and attempts to compromise the integrity of the results.
Of particular concern, the statement cited allegations involving certain aides and associates linked to the Ondo State Government, whose reported conduct “if left unchecked, risks undermining the credibility of future party elections and tarnishing the democratic image of the APC.”
Hon. Fajemirokun-Ajayi said democracy cannot flourish where intimidation replaces fairness, transparency, and due process. She called on President Tinubu and the national leadership of the APC to protect ordinary party members, women, youths, and minority voices from political intimidation, suppression, and exclusion.
“Women have a rightful place in politics. Women have a rightful place in leadership. The voices and votes of the people must never be silenced,” she stated.
The aspirant reaffirmed her commitment to peace, democratic engagement, party unity, and the continued advancement of credible internal democracy within the APC.
_Signed: Hon. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi
APC House of Representatives Aspirant
Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo & Odigbo Federal Constituency_