Court Halts APC Congress in Ondo State Amid Defiance
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A court ordered a halt to the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress in Ondo State, Nigeria, but the party proceeded with the event and elected Babatunde as chairman. This conflict affects the APC's internal leadership and risks deepening divisions ahead of upcoming elections in Ondo. The Lagos APC Congress and Leadership Oversight Committee (LACOT) has warned against factionalism and called for unity within the party.
Reported Facts
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- •The Ondo APC congress took place on March 3, 2026, despite a court injunction to stop it.
- •Babatunde was elected chairman of the Ondo APC during the contested congress.
- •The Lagos APC Congress and Leadership Oversight Committee (LACOT) issued a statement warning against factionalism within the Ondo APC.
- •The court order was issued before the congress to prevent the event from happening.
- •The APC national leadership has shown support for holding the congress despite the court ruling.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Ondo APC leadership respects the court injunction and suspends the congress results the party could avoid further internal conflict and improve its chances of presenting a united front in upcoming elections, benefiting voters and party members.
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