Stakeholders Demand Probe of APC Ekiti Primary Over Alleged Electoral Violations

Fresh controversy has erupted over the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, as concerned stakeholders have called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to investigate allegations surrounding the eligibility of one of the aspirants, Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju, as well as the conduct of the exercise.
The stakeholders alleged that Olanrewaju, who serves as Special Assistant to Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, contested in the APC primary election without complying with the President’s directive requiring all political appointees seeking elective office in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31, 2026.
According to the group, although the directive was communicated through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Olanrewaju allegedly remained in office beyond the deadline and continued receiving salary payments.
They claimed to possess documentary evidence, including what they described as a verified May 2026 payslip, indicating that the presidential aide remained on the Federal Government payroll after the resignation deadline, raising concerns over his qualification to participate in the APC primary election.
The stakeholders argued that the alleged action contravenes Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which bars political appointees from voting or being voted for at political party conventions, congresses, and primary elections.
They also cited President Tinubu’s resignation directive alongside the Supreme Court ruling in Tukur v. Mustapha, which they said reinforces the legal requirement for political appointees seeking elective office to vacate their positions before participating in party primaries.
In a statement issued by the group, they said:
“Contrary to the presidential directive, credible evidence now indicates that Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju continued to receive salary payments even beyond the stipulated resignation deadline. This raises serious legal and moral questions about his qualification to participate in the party’s primary election.”
The stakeholders further alleged that Olanrewaju publicly claimed to have resigned in compliance with the directive, insisting that the claim contradicts documents currently in their possession.
Beyond the eligibility issue, the group also challenged the credibility of the primary election itself, alleging widespread irregularities capable of significantly affecting the outcome.
According to them, no voter accreditation process was conducted in any ward across Ilejemeje Local Government Area, contrary to provisions of the Electoral Act.
They further alleged that in Ipere Ward, where 357 delegates were reportedly registered, another aspirant was credited with 782 votes, describing the figure as clear evidence of vote inflation.
The stakeholders also accused government agents of preventing supporters of rival aspirants from voting in parts of Ido/Osi Local Government Area, including Ayetoro Wards 1 and 2, Usi Ward, and Otun Wards 1 and 2, alleging intimidation and disruption during the exercise.
They equally questioned the neutrality of officials who supervised the primary, alleging that Local Government Chairmen and APC Local Government Chairmen with vested interests in the outcome were appointed as returning officers, creating what they described as a conflict of interest.
Maintaining that no credible primary election took place, the stakeholders alleged:
“There are widespread claims that no actual primary election took place and that results were instead written in his favour. Numerous video evidences are said to exist exposing the irregularities that characterized the entire exercise.”
The group said the evidence in its possession includes video recordings of the exercise, documents related to the conduct of the primary, and the May 2026 payslip, urging the APC leadership to examine the materials thoroughly.
They called on the APC National Working Committee to investigate the allegations and determine whether the exercise complied with the Electoral Act, the APC Constitution, and the party’s guidelines.
According to the statement:
“The APC cannot afford to condone actions that undermine its democratic processes. Aspirants who have shown genuine commitment to the party, invested resources, maintained strong ties with constituents, and demonstrated proven records of service should not be sidelined through questionable practices.”
The stakeholders further urged the party leadership to thoroughly investigate all pending appeals and ensure justice, fairness, and transparency prevail, warning that the credibility of the APC and confidence among party members depend on the outcome.
They argued that if the allegations are established, the actions would amount to a breach of public trust.
“He deceived Mr President. He deceived the party. He deceived Ekiti people. He deceived Nigerians. He who must come to equity must come with clean hands.”
The stakeholders warned that failure to address the controversy surrounding the primary election could undermine confidence in the APC’s internal democratic process and affect the party’s chances of retaining the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II seat in the 2027 general elections.
As of the time of filing this report, Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju had not publicly responded to the allegations, while the All Progressives Congress had yet to issue an official statement on the matter. Efforts to obtain reactions from both parties were unsuccessful before publication.

Effects Of Tattoos On Human Skin, Immune System Reactions: Scientists Discovered

Effects of tattoos on human skin. Many people think tattoos stay on the skin forever because the ink never moves. However, scientists have discovered that the body’s immune system actually plays a big role in keeping tattoos visible.
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A team of French researchers studied this by giving mice small green tattoos on their tails. They wanted to understand why tattoos remain even though skin cells naturally pass away and are replaced over time.

The scientists found that special immune cells called macrophages are responsible for holding tattoo ink. These cells normally protect the body by swallowing harmful bacteria and viruses. When tattoo ink enters the skin, macrophages also swallow the tiny ink particles. However, unlike germs, tattoo ink cannot be broken down. As a result, the ink stays trapped inside these cells.

The researchers tried destroying the macrophages, hoping the tattoo would disappear. Instead, the ink was released only for new macrophages to quickly collect it again. This constant cycle keeps the tattoo looking the same for many years.

The study also showed that even if the original tattoo-holding cells pass away, new immune cells immediately replace them and capture the released ink. This explains why tattoos remain visible for such a long time.

Scientists believe this discovery could help improve tattoo removal in the future. If doctors can temporarily stop new macrophages from collecting the ink after laser treatment, the body may be able to remove the broken ink particles more easily.

Tattoos

Today, laser treatment is the most common way to remove tattoos. The laser breaks large ink particles into much smaller pieces so the body’s lymphatic system can slowly carry them away. However, complete tattoo removal usually requires many treatment sessions and can still leave behind faint marks.

This research explains why tattoos are so difficult to remove and may lead to better tattoo removal methods in the future.
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IGP Disu Flags Off Nationwide POCACOV Advocacy And Sensitization campaign

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has flagged off the nationwide advocacy and sensitization campaign of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), with activities set to commence across State Commands nationwide.
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The initiative forms part of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to proactive policing, community engagement, and sustained efforts to combat cultism and other social vices through grassroots sensitization, early intervention, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

As the flagship community policing initiative of the Nigeria Police Force, POCACOV is designed to discourage youth involvement in cultism, drug abuse, violent crime, and other social vices by promoting positive values and strengthening partnerships with schools, communities, religious bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.

POCACOV

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to preventive policing strategies that promote public safety, protect young people from criminal influences, and foster safer communities across the country.
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CSP ANIETIE OKOKON EDEM INIEDU
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA
28TH JUNE, 2026